🕐 UAE Prayer Times
Accurate prayer times for all UAE cities with Qibla direction
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Prayer Times - Dubai
About Prayer Times
• Prayer times are calculated based on astronomical calculations
• Times may vary slightly between different calculation methods
• Always check with your local mosque for community prayer times
• Times are automatically updated daily
• Times are fetched from the public AlAdhan.com prayer times API for the selected UAE city.
Prayer guide and tips
- Methods and juristic settings can adjust Fajr/Asr calculation. Pick what your community follows.
- Traveling? Times change by city—use the city selector for quick switching.
- Set reminders a few minutes before prayer to avoid missing the start time.
- Verify at your local mosque if there is a discrepancy.
FAQ
Different calculation methods and local adjustments can cause small variations.
The UAE does not use DST, but your device time zone must be accurate.
Prayer Reminders
UAE Prayer Times: Complete Guide for Muslims
Understanding Prayer Times in the UAE
Prayer times in the UAE are calculated using the Umm al-Qura method, which is widely used in the Gulf region. The UAE follows the Hanafi school for Asr timing in most areas, though some mosques may follow Shafi'i timing. Times vary slightly between emirates due to geographical differences in longitude and latitude.
The Five Daily Prayers
- Fajr: The dawn prayer, performed before sunrise. In the UAE, this typically ranges from around 4:30 AM in summer to 5:30 AM in winter.
- Dhuhr: The midday prayer, performed after the sun passes its zenith. Usually around 12:00-12:30 PM in the UAE.
- Asr: The afternoon prayer. The UAE generally follows Hanafi timing, which is later than Shafi'i timing.
- Maghrib: The sunset prayer, performed immediately after sunset. Time varies significantly throughout the year.
- Isha: The night prayer, performed after twilight has disappeared. Typically 1.5 hours after Maghrib.
Finding Mosques in the UAE
The UAE has thousands of mosques across all seven emirates. Most residential areas, malls, and public buildings have prayer rooms (musalla). During Friday prayers (Jumu'ah), major mosques can be crowded, so arrive early. Many employers provide prayer rooms and allow breaks for prayers.
Prayer During Ramadan
During Ramadan, prayer times remain the same, but Fajr takes on special significance as it marks the beginning of the daily fast. Taraweeh prayers are held after Isha at most mosques. The UAE announces official Ramadan timings through the Moon Sighting Committee.
Tips for Residents
- Set phone alarms for prayer times, especially for Fajr.
- Most malls have prayer rooms; look for signs or ask security.
- Friday prayers (Jumu'ah) replace Dhuhr and are obligatory for men.
- Eid prayers are typically held in open grounds (musalla) or large mosques.
- Work schedules in the UAE often accommodate prayer times, especially in government offices.