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Al-Ahsa (Al-Hofuf), Eastern Province
Verified – Umm Al-Qura
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1,200,000+
4 Mosques
30M+ Palms
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Prayer Times in Al-Ahsa – UNESCO World Heritage Oasis
Al-Ahsa, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Al-Ahsa Oasis – UNESCO World Heritage 2018
Thursday, April 2, 2026
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Al-Ahsa Prayer Times – Complete Guide 2026
Welcome to Al-Ahsa prayer times — one of the world's greatest natural and cultural treasures, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province. Prayer times are calculated using the Umm Al-Qura University method with Al-Ahsa's exact coordinates (25.38°N, 49.59°E) and Saudi Arabia local time (UTC+3). Qibla direction is 261° west-southwest, toward Makkah approximately 1,050 km away.
Al-Ahsa is home to the world's largest palm oasis with over 30 million date palms, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018. Prayer times differ from Riyadh by approximately 10-14 minutes as Al-Ahsa is further east at longitude 49.59°E. The historic Al-Jawatha Mosque here is believed to be the first Friday mosque in Eastern Arabia after Makkah and Madinah.
Why Use This Page
- Umm Al-Qura calculation method
- Live Saudi local time countdown
- Full monthly prayer calendar
- Interactive mosque map
- Rakahs guide for all prayers
- Qibla direction: 261°
Al-Ahsa – UNESCO Heritage
- UNESCO World Heritage Site 2018
- 30M+ palms – World's largest oasis
- Al-Jawatha – 1st Friday mosque in East
- Only 60 km from Dammam
Rakahs Guide – How Many Rakahs in Each Prayer?
Fajr
الفجر
4
Rakahs
Sunnah Before
2
Fard
2
Dhuhr
الظهر
10
Rakahs
Sunnah Before
4
Fard
4
Sunnah After
2
Asr
العصر
8
Rakahs
Sunnah Before
4
Fard
4
Maghrib
المغرب
5
Rakahs
Fard
3
Sunnah After
2
Isha
العشاء
13
Rakahs
Sunnah Before
4
Fard
4
Sunnah After
2
Witr
3
Al-Ahsa – World's Oasis & UNESCO Heritage
UNESCO World Heritage 2018
Al-Ahsa Oasis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018, becoming one of Saudi Arabia's most prestigious cultural recognitions. The oasis hosts over 30 million date palms and represents a unique model of ecological and civilizational balance spanning thousands of years.
Al-Jawatha Historic Mosque
Al-Jawatha Mosque in Al-Ahsa is one of the oldest mosques in the Islamic world, believed to be the first mosque where Friday prayers were held in Eastern Arabia in the early Islamic era. A profoundly important Islamic heritage site attracting visitors and researchers.
World's Largest Palm Oasis
Al-Ahsa hosts the world's largest palm oasis with over 30 million date palms producing the world-renowned Al-Ahsa dates. The oasis is fed by natural freshwater springs that have functioned for thousands of years, creating a unique green environment.
Qasr Ibrahim Ottoman Palace
Qasr Ibrahim is a 16th-century Ottoman fortress and palace, one of the most prominent archaeological sites in Eastern Province. The fort includes a historic mosque, residential chambers, and massive walls attesting to the region's rich civilization.
Al-Qara Mountain & Caves
Al-Qara Mountain is a unique geological formation in Al-Ahsa featuring natural caves with a temperate climate year-round. It attracts visitors from across Saudi Arabia and the Gulf for its distinctive natural phenomenon.
Natural Freshwater Springs
Al-Ahsa features rare natural freshwater springs including Ain Najm and Ain Al-Hara, which spring from deep underground to irrigate the green oasis. These springs were the primary reason ancient civilizations flourished in Al-Ahsa for thousands of years.
About Al-Ahsa Governorate
Al-Ahsa (الأحساء), also known as Al-Hasa or Al-Hofuf, is one of the world's largest oases and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Situated approximately 60 km from Dammam and 350 km from Riyadh, Al-Ahsa is home to the largest date palm oasis in the world with over 30 million palm trees. The governorate boasts ancient archaeological sites including Qasr Ibrahim, Al-Hofuf Old Town, natural freshwater springs, and the magnificent Al-Ahsa Oasis inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018. Al-Ahsa holds rich Islamic and pre-Islamic civilizational heritage stretching back thousands of years.
City: Al-Ahsa (Al-Hofuf)
Province: Eastern Province
Population: 1,200,000+
Area: 404,000 km²
Elevation: 170 m
Coordinates: 25.3833°N, 49.5861°E
Qibla: 261° toward Makkah (WSW)
Timezone: Asia/Riyadh +03:00
Calc Method: Umm Al-Qura University
UNESCO Heritage: Al-Ahsa Oasis 2018
vs Riyadh: ~10-14 min later
Landmarks
Al-Ahsa Oasis (UNESCO Heritage)
Al-Jawatha Mosque (Historic)
Qasr Ibrahim (Ottoman Palace)
Al-Hofuf Old Town
Al-Qara Mountain
Ain Najm (Natural Spring)
Al-Ahsa National Museum
Al-Uqair Fort & Port
Al-Ahsa Date Market
Jawatha Archaeological Site
Al-Ahsa Neighborhoods
Al-Hofuf
Al-Mubarraz
Al-Uyun
Al-Jafr
Al-Umran
Salwa
Al-Khaldiyah
Al-Nuzha
Al-Rawdah
Al-Hamra
Cities Near Al-Ahsa
Dammam
الدمام
60 km away
Direction: NW
Dhahran
الظهران
75 km away
Direction: NW
Riyadh
الرياض
350 km away
Direction: W
Kuwait City
الكويت
410 km away
Direction: N
Al-Ahsa Mosques Interactive Map
Click any mosque pin to view details and directions.
Top Mosques in Al-Ahsa
Al-Jawatha Mosque (First Friday Mosque in Eastern Arabia)
مسجد الجواثا - أول مسجد جمعة في شرق الجزيرة العربية
3,000
4.9 (22,000)
Al-Jawatha Mosque is a historic mosque dating to the early Islamic era, believed to be the first mosque where Friday prayers were held in Eastern Arabia after Makkah and Madinah. One of the oldest mosques in the world and a major Islamic heritage site.
Al-Jawatha Village, Al-Ahsa
Jummah Prayer
12:00 PM
Eid Prayer
06:00 AM
Directions
Open for prayers & heritage visitors
Al-Hofuf Grand Mosque
الجامع الكبير بالهفوف
15,000
4.8 (11,500)
The Grand Mosque of Al-Hofuf is the largest and most prominent mosque in Al-Ahsa governorate. It serves as the central venue for Friday prayers and major Islamic events, featuring classic Islamic architecture in the heart of the city.
Al-Hofuf City Center, Al-Ahsa
Jummah Prayer
12:00 PM
Eid Prayer
06:00 AM
Directions
Open 24/7
Al-Rajhi Mosque Al-Ahsa
مسجد الراجحي - الأحساء
5,000
4.7 (6,800)
Al-Rajhi Foundation mosque in Al-Ahsa, featuring modern Islamic architecture with traditional Najdi elements. Known for its Quran memorization programs and active Islamic education center.
Al-Mubarraz, Al-Ahsa
Jummah Prayer
12:00 PM, 12:30 PM
Eid Prayer
06:00 AM
Directions
Open for prayers
Ibrahim Palace Mosque (Qasr Ibrahim)
مسجد قصر إبراهيم التاريخي
2,500
4.8 (13,000)
The mosque attached to the historic Qasr Ibrahim (Ibrahim Palace), a 16th-century Ottoman-era fortress and palace in Al-Hofuf. A major archaeological and Islamic heritage landmark in Al-Ahsa.
Qasr Ibrahim, Al-Hofuf, Al-Ahsa
Jummah Prayer
12:00 PM
Eid Prayer
06:30 AM
Directions
Open for prayers & heritage visitors
Al-Ahsa Monthly Prayer Calendar – April 2026
All times in Saudi Arabia local time (AST / UTC+3).
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FAQ – Al-Ahsa Prayer Times
What are today's Al-Ahsa prayer times?
Al-Ahsa prayer times change daily based on sun position. The live schedule above shows exact times with countdown in Saudi Arabia local time UTC+3. Al-Ahsa times differ from Riyadh by about 10-14 minutes.
What is the Qibla direction from Al-Ahsa?
Qibla from Al-Ahsa is 261° (west-southwest) toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah approximately 1,050 km away.
Why is Al-Ahsa a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Al-Ahsa Oasis was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2018 for hosting the world's largest palm oasis with over 30 million date palms, ancient archaeological sites, natural springs, and unique cultural heritage.
How many Rakahs in each prayer?
Fajr: 2+2. Dhuhr: 4+4+2. Asr: 4+4. Maghrib: 3+2. Isha: 4+2+3 Witr.
Are Al-Ahsa prayer times different from Riyadh?
Yes, Al-Ahsa prayer times are approximately 10-14 minutes later than Riyadh because Al-Ahsa is further east at longitude 49.59°E vs Riyadh's 46.68°E.
What are the top mosques in Al-Ahsa?
Top mosques include Al-Jawatha Mosque (first Friday mosque in Eastern Arabia), Al-Hofuf Grand Mosque, Al-Rajhi Mosque, and Ibrahim Palace Mosque (Qasr Ibrahim).
What cities are nearest to Al-Ahsa?
Dammam 60 km, Dhahran 75 km, Riyadh 350 km, Kuwait City 410 km. Al-Ahsa is in Eastern Province near the Arabian Gulf.