Prayer times in Abu Dhabi.
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Abu Dhabi, Awqaf UAE methodology, with grand mosques, Jumu'ah and Eid context.
Abu Dhabi prayer times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) follow the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf UAE) methodology. The five daily times are unified across Abu Dhabi city, Yas Island, Saadiyat, Khalifa City, and Mussafah, with negligible variation. The Qibla bearing from Abu Dhabi to the Kaaba is approximately 256° from true north.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a major tourist site but visitor entry stops 30 minutes before each adhan. Plan visits between Asr and Maghrib for the most atmospheric experience.
Qibla direction from Abu Dhabi
The Qibla bearing from Abu Dhabi (أبوظبي) to the Kaaba in Makkah is approximately 256° from true north, roughly West-South-West. Use ADAD's Qibla direction compass to verify your phone's magnetic-compass alignment, since UAE magnetic declination sits about 1.5°–2.5° east of true north.
Major mosques in Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Street
Largest mosque in the UAE, capacity 40,000+, open to visitors outside prayer times
- Mariam Umm Eisa Mosque Al Mushrif
Renamed in 2017 to promote interfaith dialogue
- Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Mosque Al Bateen
- Al Aziz Mosque Reem Island
Notable for its decorative Ayat Al-Kursi calligraphy facade
- Sheikh Khalifa Mosque Khalifa City A
Largest mosque outside Abu Dhabi city centre
Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer in Abu Dhabi
Time: Approximately 12:30 PM (Dhuhr), exact time shifts seasonally
Jumu'ah prayer is held at Dhuhr time on Fridays across all Sunni mosques. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque draws the largest congregations; arrive 30+ minutes early during high season.
Eid prayers in Abu Dhabi
Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha prayers in Abu Dhabi are held at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (the city's main venue), Eid Musallas across the emirate, and at local mosques. Time is shortly after sunrise. The Department of Community Development announces venue arrangements each Eid.
Hijri calendar & Ramadan in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi observes the UAE Moon-Sighting Committee's Hijri calendar decisions. The committee meets on the 29th of each lunar month at the Judicial Department. See ADAD's Hijri date converter for today's Islamic date.
Local tips for Abu Dhabi
- Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a major tourist site but visitor entry stops 30 minutes before each adhan. Plan visits between Asr and Maghrib for the most atmospheric experience.
- Yas Island and Saadiyat hotels and beach clubs have dedicated prayer rooms for guests.
- Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has prayer rooms in every terminal; the new Midfield Terminal A has the largest, near gate G.
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