Fajr in Riyadh today (31st July 2026) begins at 03:54, calculated with the Umm al-Qura, Makkah for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Fajr Prayer Time in Riyadh Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Fajr — Riyadh — Today
03:54
الفجر · Fajr / Fajar / Subh
Method: Umm al-Qura, Makkah (Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after Maghrib (120 min in Ramadan))
Fajr in Riyadh for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 03:54 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 03:55 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 03:55 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 03:56 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 03:57 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 03:57 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 03:58 |
All Prayer Times in Riyadh Today
Fajr
03:54
Sunrise
05:20
Dhuhr
11:59
Asr
15:26
Maghrib
18:38
Isha
20:08
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)
- Fard Rakaat
- 2
- Time
- pre-dawn
- Arabic
- الفجر
Fajr Prayer in Riyadh — FAQs
- What time is Fajr prayer in Riyadh today?
- Fajr prayer in Riyadh today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 03:54.
- What time does Fajr start in Riyadh?
- Fajr in Riyadh begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise. Today it begins at 03:54.
- Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?
- No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.
- How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?
- Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?
- Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.
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