Saudi Arabia · Holiest City in Islam
Mecca Prayer Times Today
مواقيت الصلاة في مكة المكرمة
Accurate salah times for Mecca (Makkah al-Mukarramah), Saudi Arabia — calculated using the Umm al-Qura method, the official Saudi standard used by Masjid al-Haram itself. Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, updated daily.
Prayer Times in Mecca
Mecca (Makkah al-Mukarramah) is the holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba — the direction every Muslim faces in prayer. Its coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E) place it in the Hijaz region of western Saudi Arabia. Prayer times here follow the Umm al-Qura method (method=4), the Saudi standard calculated and published by King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology.
Masjid al-Haram hosts the largest congregational prayers in the Muslim world — reaching millions during Ramadan and Hajj. The adhan from the Haram is broadcast live and matches the Umm al-Qura calculation. Dhikr shows exactly what you'd hear from the minarets.
Masjid al-Haram
Masjid al-Haram surrounds the Kaaba and can accommodate over two million worshippers during peak periods. The five daily prayers are led by senior imams appointed by royal decree. Jumu'ah in Mecca is a particularly significant gathering — the adhan typically begins around 12:00 noon (adjusting with the seasons).
For Hajj-specific timings (the day of Arafat, the combining of Maghrib and Isha in Muzdalifah, the stoning of the Jamarat), consult the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's official schedule — Dhikr's calculation covers the daily 5 prayers, not event-specific Hajj timings.
Calculation Method
Mecca prayer times on Dhikr use method 4 (Umm al-Qura method (method=4)), the calculation standard for this region. The astronomical data comes from the AlAdhan API; times cache offline after first load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which calculation method is used for Mecca prayer times?
Mecca uses method=4 (Umm al-Qura), the official calculation method of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This is the method used by Masjid al-Haram itself. Fajr angle is 18.5°, and Isha uses the Umm al-Qura formula (90 minutes after Maghrib, or 120 minutes during Ramadan).
Are Mecca prayer times the same in Masjid al-Haram as elsewhere in the city?
Effectively yes. Mecca's urban area is compact enough that inter-district time differences are under 30 seconds. The times shown here are computed at the city center coordinates (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E), which is within 1 km of the Kaaba.
Do prayer times differ during Hajj or Umrah?
No — the calculation method and times are identical year-round. What changes during Hajj is congregational timing and certain specific days (Arafat on 9th Dhul-Hijjah has combined Dhuhr and Asr at Masjid al-Namirah). For the daily 5 prayers in Mecca, the times on this page apply whether you're on Umrah or during Hajj season.
Does Masjid al-Haram broadcast its own adhan time?
Yes — the adhan from Masjid al-Haram is broadcast live on Saudi TV and streamed globally. It matches the Umm al-Qura calculation to the minute. Dhikr's times on this page match what you'd hear from the Masjid al-Haram adhan.
How does Fajr in Mecca differ from other methods?
The Umm al-Qura method uses a Fajr angle of 18.5°, slightly stricter (earlier Fajr) than the Muslim World League's 18°. For a worshipper in Mecca using any other method, Fajr would be a few minutes later — but the Umm al-Qura time is what the official Saudi mosques follow.
Is Isha computed differently in Ramadan?
Yes. Outside Ramadan, Umm al-Qura Isha = Maghrib + 90 minutes. During Ramadan, Umm al-Qura Isha = Maghrib + 120 minutes. Dhikr applies this adjustment automatically based on the Hijri calendar.