Prayer times in Ras Al Khaimah.
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Ras Al Khaimah, Awqaf UAE methodology, with grand mosques, Jumu'ah and Eid context.
Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) prayer times follow the Awqaf UAE methodology. The emirate covers RAK city, Al Nakheel, Al Hamra, Mina Al Arab, the Jebel Jais mountain area, and inland districts. The Qibla bearing from RAK city is approximately 262° from true north. Jebel Jais (UAE's highest peak) gives slightly earlier sunrise and later sunset than the coast.
Jebel Jais Mountain has several rest-stop mosques along the climb, useful for travellers timing the drive around Asr or Maghrib.
Major mosques in Ras Al Khaimah
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque (RAK) Al Nakheel
Largest mosque in RAK
- Khalifa Bin Zayed Mosque Al Hamra
- Old Mohammed Bin Salim Mosque RAK Old Town
Historic, among the oldest in the Northern Emirates
- Jebel Jais Mosques Jebel Jais road
Several small mosques along the mountain road
Qibla direction from Ras Al Khaimah
The Qibla bearing from Ras Al Khaimah (رأس الخيمة) to the Kaaba in Makkah is approximately 262° 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.
Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer in Ras Al Khaimah
Time: Approximately 12:30 PM (Dhuhr)
Jumu'ah is held at all RAK mosques at Dhuhr. The historic Old Mohammed Bin Salim Mosque in the Old Town is a popular venue for visitors.
Eid prayers in Ras Al Khaimah
RAK Eid prayers are held at Sheikh Zayed Mosque (RAK), the RAK Corniche Eid Musalla, and district mosques. Tourists at Al Hamra and Mina Al Arab resorts can attend prayers at the resort mosques or take a short drive to Sheikh Zayed Mosque.
Hijri calendar & Ramadan in Ras Al Khaimah
RAK follows the UAE Moon-Sighting Committee. See ADAD's Hijri date converter for today's Islamic date.
Local tips for Ras Al Khaimah
- Jebel Jais Mountain has several rest-stop mosques along the climb, useful for travellers timing the drive around Asr or Maghrib.
- Al Marjan Island resort area has a community mosque; some 5-star hotels also have on-property musallas.
- The historic Dhayah Fort area has restored older mosques worth visiting for cultural context.