Prayer times in Sharjah.
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha for Sharjah, Awqaf UAE methodology, with grand mosques, Jumu'ah and Eid context.
Sharjah prayer times follow the Awqaf UAE methodology, identical to Dubai and Abu Dhabi within seconds. The emirate is known as the cultural and religious heart of the UAE, with a particularly active mosque scene across Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Al Qasimia, Al Khan, and Muwaileh. The Qibla bearing from Sharjah city is approximately 260° from true north; east-coast Sharjah (Khor Fakkan, Kalba) sits closer to 265°.
Sharjah enforces strict adhan respect rules; restaurants in many districts close briefly during prayer times (though most malls remain open with shortened service).
Qibla direction from Sharjah
The Qibla bearing from Sharjah (الشارقة) to the Kaaba in Makkah is approximately 260° 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 Sharjah
- King Faisal Mosque Al Ghuwair
One of the largest mosques in the UAE, 16,500 capacity
- Al Noor Mosque Buhairah Corniche
Iconic blue-domed mosque on Khalid Lagoon; open to non-Muslim visitors via guided tours
- Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalid Al Qasimi Mosque Al Mamzar
- Sharjah Mosque Tay area
Capacity 25,000; opened 2019
- Al Ihsan Mosque Sharjah-Kalba road
East coast
Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer in Sharjah
Time: Approximately 12:30 PM (Dhuhr)
Sharjah has the largest per-capita mosque density in the UAE. Jumu'ah congregations at Sharjah Mosque and King Faisal Mosque are particularly large; arrive 20+ minutes early.
Eid prayers in Sharjah
Sharjah holds Eid prayers at Sharjah Mosque (main venue), King Faisal Mosque, and local mosques and musallas across the emirate. The Sharjah Eid Musalla in Al Layyah is the largest outdoor prayer ground in the emirate.
Hijri calendar & Ramadan in Sharjah
Sharjah follows the UAE Moon-Sighting Committee. The emirate publishes Ramadan and Eid prayer schedules via the Sharjah Department of Islamic Affairs. See ADAD's Hijri date converter for today's Islamic date.
Local tips for Sharjah
- Sharjah enforces strict adhan respect rules; restaurants in many districts close briefly during prayer times (though most malls remain open with shortened service).
- Al Noor Mosque runs free guided tours for non-Muslims; check timings via the Sharjah Tourism authority.
- Khor Fakkan and Kalba on the east coast use the same prayer methodology but Qibla bearing is slightly different (~265°).
Nearby prayer pages
- Prayer times in Ajman · Qibla 260°
- Prayer times in Dubai · Qibla 259°
- All UAE city prayer pages
- Ramadan 2027 dates and iftar times