Prayer Time Abu Dhabi: Today’s Timetable (2026 Guide)

Looking for the prayer time in Abu Dhabi today? You are in the right place. This guide gives you everything you need: today’s timetable, how UAE prayer times are calculated, how they shift through the seasons, and the official sources you can trust — all for the UAE capital, home to the magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.

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One important note first: prayer times change every single day — they are set by the sun’s position, not by a fixed clock. Any website showing you “today’s” times as permanent text is misleading you. Below you will find a live widget for exact daily times, plus the typical ranges so you always know what to expect.

Today’s Prayer Times in Abu Dhabi (Example)

To give you a feel for the current season, here are the prayer times for Friday, October 9, 2026 — shown as an example only. Times shift by a minute or two each day, so always check the live widget above or your mosque for the exact time.

The 5 Daily Prayers at a Glance

Abu Dhabi follows the same five daily prayers as the rest of the Muslim world. Here is what each one is, when it roughly falls, and how many rakats it has:

Want the details on each prayer? See our dedicated guides: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayer times in Abu Dhabi.

How Prayer Times Are Calculated in the UAE

Prayer times are not guessed — they are astronomical calculations based on Abu Dhabi’s exact position (24.45° N, 54.38° E, timezone UTC+4, no daylight saving).

The official timetable for the UAE is published by AWQAF — the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat. Mosques across Abu Dhabi follow this official calendar, and the adhan you hear is based on it.

The UAE uses what is commonly called the “Dubai method”: Fajr and Isha are both set at a sun angle of 18.2° below the horizon, with +3 minute precautionary offsets applied to sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, and Maghrib. For comparison, other standard methods differ slightly:

• Muslim World League (MWL): Fajr at 18°, Isha at 17° — the closest widely used setting to the UAE method
• Umm al-Qura (Makkah): Fajr at 18.5°, Isha 90 minutes after Maghrib
• Asr juristic setting: Standard (Shafi’i/Maliki/Hanbali — shadow equals object length) vs Hanafi (shadow twice the length, giving a later Asr — about 4:25 PM vs 3:31 PM in October)

Why do different websites show slightly different times? Because they use different methods or angle settings. A 2–5 minute difference between sites is normal. For worship, follow your local mosque’s adhan or the official AWQAF timetable. For the full technical breakdown, see our UAE prayer time calculation methods guide.

Abu Dhabi vs Dubai vs Sharjah: What’s the Difference?

Abu Dhabi sits west of Dubai and Sharjah, so its prayer times run about 3–5 minutes later than Dubai and roughly 5–8 minutes later than Sharjah. These are approximate — the exact gap shifts slightly with the sun’s position through the year. The differences matter most for Fajr and Maghrib, the prayers tied directly to dawn and sunset.

If you commute between emirates, don’t copy Dubai times for Abu Dhabi — use Abu Dhabi-specific times. We compare the emirates in detail in our Abu Dhabi vs Dubai prayer times guide, and you can check Sharjah prayer times separately.

Seasonal Changes: Prayer Times Through the Year

Abu Dhabi’s prayer times swing significantly with the seasons. Fajr is earliest in June (4:00 AM) and latest in December and January (5:35 AM). Maghrib follows sunset: as early as ~5:35 PM in winter, as late as ~7:12 PM in summer.

Typical mid-month values; actual times shift daily. Dhuhr barely moves all year (solar noon is stable), while Fajr and Maghrib swing the most.

For the full month-by-month breakdown, see our Abu Dhabi prayer timetable guide.

Where to Get the Official Times

1. Your local mosque’s adhan — the most reliable, follows the AWQAF calendar
2. AWQAF official timetable — published by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat
3. Mosque notice boards — monthly printed timetables in every Abu Dhabi mosque
4. Prayer apps — set your location to Abu Dhabi and the MWL or Umm al-Qura method for the closest match to official times

We review the options in our best prayer time apps for the UAE guide.

Major Mosques in Abu Dhabi

• Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque — the largest mosque in the UAE and one of the largest in the world: 82 domes, four 107-metre minarets, and capacity for over 40,000 worshippers. Visitor tours run Saturday–Thursday 9:00 AM–10:00 PM and Fridays 4:30–11:00 PM (entry tickets since Sept 2026: AED 10 for tourists, AED 5 for Emirates ID holders, free for worshippers; advance online registration is recommended). See our full Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque prayer guide.
• Mariam Umm Eisa Mosque — in Al Mushrif, notable for its interfaith setting
• Al Aziz Mosque — on Reem Island, famous for its modern geometric design
• Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed the First Mosque — one of the emirate’s historic mosques
• Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan the Second Mosque — in Al Khalidiyah
• Al Kareem Mosque — in Al Marina

Mosque Etiquette for Visitors

• Dress modestly — cover shoulders and knees; women should cover their hair (the mosque no longer lends abayas — buy one for AED 45 at Souq Al Jami)
• Remove shoes before entering the prayer hall
• Keep your voice low; switch your phone to silent
• Non-Muslim visitors are welcome at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque through guided and self-guided tours — but avoid visiting during the prayer times themselves
• During Jummah (Friday prayer), mosques fill up fast — arrive early

Prayer Times in Ramadan

During Ramadan, the same five prayers apply, with two extras at night: Taraweeh after Isha and the pre-dawn Suhoor meal before Fajr. In Ramadan 2026 (Feb 18 – Mar 19), Abu Dhabi’s Isha falls around 7:35–7:50 PM, with Taraweeh starting about 10–15 minutes later. Suhoor ends at Fajr (~5:00–5:20 AM in that period) and Iftar is at Maghrib (~6:05–6:20 PM). See our Taraweeh prayer guide, Eid prayer times, and the Ramadan 2026 Abu Dhabi timetable for the full picture.

Prayer Times Across Abu Dhabi’s Neighborhoods

Prayer times are nearly identical across Abu Dhabi city — the difference between the Corniche and the outskirts is a minute or two at most. We still publish area-specific guides for the neighborhoods people search for most: Yas Island, Khalifa City, Mussafah, the Corniche, Al Reem Island, Madinat Zayed, and Al Ain. If you are heading to prayer by public transport in Dubai, our Nol card balance check guide may also come in handy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: October 2026. Prayer times shift daily — always confirm with your local mosque.