Looking for the complete Abu Dhabi prayer timetable? This is the month-by-month schedule for all five daily prayers in Abu Dhabi for 2026 — Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — based on the UAE’s official calculation method. Bookmark this page and check the live widget at the top for today’s exact times.
Remember: prayer times shift every day by a minute or two. The monthly values below are typical mid-month figures to help you plan — for the exact time on any given day, use the live widget or your mosque’s timetable.
Abu Dhabi Prayer Timetable 2026 (Monthly)
| Month | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5:35 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:10 PM |
| February | 5:20 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:30 PM |
| March | 5:00 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:45 PM |
| April | 4:35 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:00 PM |
| May | 4:10 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:25 PM |
| June | 4:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:45 PM |
| July | 4:05 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:40 PM |
| August | 4:25 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:15 PM |
| September | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:55 PM |
| October | 5:00 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:32 PM |
| November | 5:15 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:15 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
| December | 5:35 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:38 PM | 7:08 PM |
Typical mid-month values based on the UAE’s official calculation method (Fajr/Isha at 18.2°, +3 min offsets). Asr shown per the standard (Shafi’i) method. Actual times shift daily — for worship, follow the live widget above or your mosque’s printed timetable.
How to Read This Timetable
- Fajr is when the prayer window opens; Sunrise is when it closes
- Dhuhr runs until Asr; Asr runs until Maghrib (sunset)
- Maghrib runs until Isha; Isha’s preferred window runs until midnight
- On Fridays, Dhuhr is replaced by Jummah at 12:45 PM
- In Ramadan, add Taraweeh after Isha — see the Ramadan 2026 timetable
Key Patterns in the Abu Dhabi Schedule
- Dhuhr is the anchor — it moves only ~18 minutes all year (12:08–12:26 PM), because solar noon is stable
- Fajr swings the most — 4:00 AM in June vs 5:35 AM in December, a 95-minute swing
- Maghrib mirrors sunset — latest in June/July (7:12 PM), earliest in November (5:35 PM)
- The Maghrib–Isha gap stretches in summer — about 90 minutes in October, over two hours in June
- Winter nights are long — Isha as early as 7:05 PM in November, with Fajr not until 5:35 AM
Where to Get the Official Monthly Timetable
- Your mosque’s notice board — printed monthly timetables following the AWQAF calendar; the most reliable day-to-day source
- AWQAF (General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat) — the official publisher of UAE prayer times
- Prayer apps — set location to Abu Dhabi and the MWL or Umm al-Qura method for the closest match (see our best prayer time apps for the UAE)
- This page’s live widget — recalculated daily for Abu Dhabi using the UAE 18.2° method
Timetable vs Other Emirates
Abu Dhabi runs roughly 3–5 minutes later than Dubai and 5–8 minutes later than Sharjah (approximate). Don’t reuse another emirate’s timetable — see our Abu Dhabi vs Dubai comparison and the Sharjah prayer timetable.
Within Abu Dhabi, area guides: Yas Island, Khalifa City, Mussafah, the Corniche, Al Reem Island, Madinat Zayed, Al Ain.
For prayer-by-prayer detail, see our Abu Dhabi prayer time guide: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha.
How the Official UAE Prayer Timetable Is Set
Every mosque in the UAE follows the same official calendar, published by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (AWQAF). The UAE uses its own calculation parameters, sometimes called the “Dubai method”:
- Fajr and Isha are set at a solar depression angle of 18.2° below the horizon
- A 3-minute precautionary offset is added to sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, and Maghrib
- Asr follows the standard (Shafi’i) shadow-length method
The 18.2° angle is slightly more conservative than the 18° used by the Muslim World League method — which means Fajr comes a touch earlier and Isha a touch later in the UAE than in some neighboring countries’ tables. The precautionary minutes are a traditional safeguard: they ensure nobody prays before the time has truly begun.
Mosque imams do not compute their own times. The adhan you hear across Abu Dhabi — from the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to the smallest neighborhood musalla — follows the AWQAF calendar, which is why the whole city prays on the same minute.
Why Your App and the Mosque Sometimes Disagree
If your phone app shows Fajr at 4:57 AM while the mosque’s notice board says 5:00 AM, neither is “wrong” — they are using different calculation settings:
| Setting | What changes | Typical difference |
|---|---|---|
| Calculation method | Apps default to MWL (18°), ISNA (15°), Egypt (19.5°), or Umm al-Qura — the UAE uses 18.2° | A few minutes on Fajr/Isha |
| Asr juristic method | Standard vs Hanafi shadow rule | Up to ~50 minutes |
| Location precision | City-level vs exact GPS coordinates | 1–3 minutes |
| High-latitude rules | Irrelevant in the UAE, but some apps apply them anyway | Varies |
The fix: open your app’s settings, set the calculation method to Muslim World League (the closest common preset to the UAE’s 18.2°) with the standard Asr method, then compare against your mosque’s printed timetable for a day or two. Once it matches, it will stay matched. See our best prayer time apps for the UAE guide for app-by-app settings.
No Daylight Saving: UAE Time Is UTC+4 All Year
The UAE does not observe daylight saving time — the country stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year round. That has two practical consequences for this timetable:
- The monthly table above is reusable year after year — only the sun’s annual cycle moves the times, never a clock change
- If you coordinate prayer times with family abroad, remember the offset never shifts: Abu Dhabi is always 4 hours ahead of UTC, so the difference with London or New York changes only when they change their clocks
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I download the Abu Dhabi prayer timetable?
The most reliable printed timetable is on your mosque’s notice board, following the official AWQAF calendar. This page’s monthly table and live widget cover the full year for planning.
How accurate is this timetable?
The monthly values are typical mid-month figures using the UAE’s official method (18.2° for Fajr/Isha, +3 min offsets) — accurate within a few minutes. For worship, always confirm the day’s exact time with the live widget or your mosque.
Why does the timetable change every month?
Prayer times follow the sun, not the calendar. Dawn, sunset, and twilight shift with the seasons — Fajr swings ~95 minutes between June and December in Abu Dhabi.
Is the Abu Dhabi timetable the same as Dubai’s?
No — Abu Dhabi runs roughly 3–5 minutes later than Dubai and 5–8 minutes later than Sharjah (approximate). Use an Abu Dhabi-specific timetable.
Which Asr time does this timetable use?
The standard (Shafi’i) method — the same as UAE mosques. Hanafi followers add roughly 45–55 minutes (e.g., ~4:25 PM vs 3:31 PM in October).
Does the timetable change during Ramadan?
The five daily prayers follow the same schedule; Ramadan adds Taraweeh after Isha. See our Ramadan 2026 Abu Dhabi timetable.
What prayer replaces Dhuhr on Fridays?
Jummah — held at a unified 12:45 PM across the UAE since January 2026. See our Jummah guide.
What settings should my prayer app use for Abu Dhabi?
Set the location to Abu Dhabi and use the Muslim World League or Umm al-Qura calculation method — both land within a few minutes of the official UAE times. See our app guide.
Who publishes the official prayer timetable in the UAE?
AWQAF — the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat. Every mosque in the country follows its official calendar.
What calculation method does the UAE use for prayer times?
The UAE’s own parameters: Fajr and Isha at an 18.2° solar depression angle, a 3-minute precautionary offset on the other prayers, and the standard (Shafi’i) method for Asr.
Why does my prayer app show different times from the mosque?
Different calculation methods and Asr settings. Set your app to the Muslim World League method with standard Asr, then check it against your mosque’s timetable for a day or two — see our app guide.
Does Abu Dhabi observe daylight saving time?
No. The UAE stays on Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4) all year, so prayer timetables never jump for a clock change.
Last updated: October 2026. Prayer times shift daily — always confirm with your local mosque.
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