What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Abu Dhabi?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the END of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr should be completed before sunrise. Today in Abu Dhabi, Fajr begins at 04:09 and Sunrise is at 05:36.

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PRAYER TIMES

Salah times in Abu Dhabi.

Q: What time is Fajr in Abu Dhabi today?

Today's Fajr time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 04:09. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise.

Q: What time is Isha in Abu Dhabi today?

Today's Isha time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 20:30. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

Q: What is the Qibla direction from Abu Dhabi?

The Qibla direction from Abu Dhabi is approximately 260.2° W, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Makkah is approximately 1,529 km from Abu Dhabi.

Today's accurate Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha for Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates — recalculated daily from the city's exact coordinates using the Dubai method.

Dubai
Standard Asr
Qibla 260.2° W

CALCULATION

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MONTHLY TIMETABLE

May 2026 in Abu Dhabi.

A full month at a glance. Today's row is highlighted.

Date	Fajr	Sunrise	Dhuhr	Asr	Maghrib	Isha
1 May	04:26	05:48	12:20	15:47	18:51	20:13
2 May	04:26	05:48	12:20	15:47	18:52	20:14
3 May	04:25	05:47	12:19	15:46	18:52	20:15
4 May	04:24	05:46	12:19	15:46	18:53	20:15
5 May	04:23	05:46	12:19	15:46	18:53	20:16
6 May	04:22	05:45	12:19	15:46	18:54	20:17
7 May	04:21	05:44	12:19	15:45	18:54	20:17
8 May	04:20	05:44	12:19	15:45	18:55	20:18
9 May	04:19	05:43	12:19	15:45	18:55	20:19
10 May	04:19	05:42	12:19	15:45	18:56	20:20
11 May	04:18	05:42	12:19	15:45	18:56	20:20
12 May	04:17	05:41	12:19	15:44	18:57	20:21
13 May	04:16	05:41	12:19	15:44	18:57	20:22
14 May	04:16	05:40	12:19	15:44	18:58	20:22
15 May	04:15	05:40	12:19	15:44	18:58	20:23
16 May	04:14	05:39	12:19	15:44	18:59	20:24
17 May	04:13	05:39	12:19	15:43	18:59	20:25
18 May	04:13	05:38	12:19	15:43	19:00	20:25
19 May	04:12	05:38	12:19	15:43	19:00	20:26
20 May	04:12	05:37	12:19	15:43	19:01	20:27
21 May	04:11	05:37	12:19	15:43	19:01	20:27
22 May	04:10	05:37	12:19	15:43	19:02	20:28
23 May	04:10	05:36	12:19	15:43	19:02	20:29
24 May	04:09	05:36	12:19	15:43	19:03	20:29
25 May	04:09	05:36	12:19	15:42	19:03	20:30
26 May	04:08	05:35	12:19	15:42	19:04	20:31
27 May	04:08	05:35	12:19	15:42	19:04	20:31
28 May	04:07	05:35	12:20	15:42	19:05	20:32
29 May	04:07	05:35	12:20	15:42	19:05	20:33
30 May	04:07	05:34	12:20	15:42	19:06	20:33
31 May	04:06	05:34	12:20	15:42	19:06	20:34

QIBLA DIRECTION

260.2° W

The Qibla from Abu Dhabi points toward the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is approximately 1,529 km along the great-circle path. Orient your prayer space so it faces this bearing before performing Salah.

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FAQ

About prayer times in Abu Dhabi.

What time is Fajr in Abu Dhabi today?

Today's Fajr time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 04:09. Fajr begins at dawn and must be completed before sunrise (today at 05:36).

What time is Isha in Abu Dhabi today?

Today's Isha time in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is 20:30. Isha begins after the red twilight has fully disappeared from the sky.

What is the Qibla direction from Abu Dhabi?

The Qibla direction from Abu Dhabi is approximately 260.2° W, pointing towards the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah. Makkah is about 1,529 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Abu Dhabi?

By default, prayer times for Abu Dhabi are calculated using the Dubai method. You can switch the method or juristic setting in the Calculation section above.

What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise?

Fajr begins at dawn — when the first light appears on the horizon. Sunrise marks the end of the Fajr prayer window, so Fajr must be completed before sunrise. Today in Abu Dhabi, Fajr begins at 04:09 and Sunrise is at 05:36.

METHODOLOGY

How prayer times are calculated.

Prayer times shift gradually throughout the year as the sun's position changes. Read about the 10+ supported calculation methods and the astronomical math behind the schedule.

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