About Jeddah Prayer Times
This app shows accurate prayer times for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha — with a live countdown to the next Salat and estimated Iqama time. Times update automatically every day at midnight.
How Are Jeddah Prayer Times Calculated?
Jeddah salah times are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University method — the official standard across Saudi Arabia. Times are based on Jeddah's coordinates (21.49°N, 39.19°E) and shift by 1–3 minutes daily as the sun's position changes with the seasons. Makkah, just 85 km away, differs by roughly 1–2 minutes due to its slightly different longitude. Jeddah operates on AST (UTC+3) year-round with no daylight saving time.
What Is Iqama Time in Jeddah?
The Iqama (إقامة) is the second call to prayer that signals the start of congregational Salat inside the mosque — typically 15–20 minutes after the Adhan. Whether you are at King Abdulaziz International Airport, the Jeddah Corniche, or Al-Balad old town, the azan time in Jeddah applies uniformly across the entire city.
The Five Daily Prayers in Jeddah
The five daily prayers — known as Salat in Arabic and Namaz in Urdu, Persian and Turkish — follow a precise daily rhythm in Jeddah. Fajr time in Jeddah (صلاة الفجر جدة) falls before sunrise, beginning the day with renewal and clarity. Dhuhr time in Jeddah arrives at midday when mental fatigue builds. Asr time in Jeddah bridges the afternoon into evening. Maghrib time in Jeddah — marked by the اذان المغرب جدة (Maghrib Adhan in Jeddah) — is the most anticipated moment of the day, performed just after sunset over the Red Sea. Isha time in Jeddah closes the day in peace.
Each prayer is timed not by coincidence but by a precise alignment of the human body, the soul, and the movement of the sun. Understanding why prayer time in Jeddah follows this exact schedule — and what each Salat does for the body and mind — is explained in detail in our guide: The Spiritual & Physical Benefits of the 5 Daily Prayers →