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UAE Local Time GST (UTC+4)
Al Ain — 24.2075°N, 55.7447°E
Gulf Method | Verified Data
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800,000+
4 Mosques
UNESCO Heritage + Sheikh Zayed Birthplace
Jebel Hafeet 1,340m
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Garden City of the Gulf
UNESCO World Heritage
Sheikh Zayed Birthplace
Prayer Times in Al Ain – UAE
Al Ain — Abu Dhabi Emirate — United Arab Emirates
Monday, March 2, 2026 | UAE Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)
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Timezone
GST UTC+4
No DST
Qibla Direction
262°
From Al Ain toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah (WSW) — ~1,400 km
Closer to Makkah than UAE coastal cities due to inland location
Al Ain Prayer Times – Complete UAE Guide 2026
Welcome to Al Ain prayer times — UAE's fourth-largest city and birthplace of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE's founding father. All prayer times use the Gulf Region calculation method with Al Ain's precise coordinates (24.2075°N, 55.7447°E) and UAE local time (GST / UTC+4) with no daylight saving throughout the year.
The Qibla from Al Ain is 262° (WSW) toward Makkah approximately 1,400 km away — closer than UAE coastal cities. Al Ain features the UNESCO oasis (147,000 date palms, 4,000-year falaj), Jebel Hafeet (1,340m), and Hili Archaeological Park.
Page Features
- Accurate UAE local time (GST / UTC+4)
- Live countdown to next prayer
- Full monthly prayer calendar
- Interactive Leaflet mosque map
- Rakahs guide per prayer
- Qibla compass: 262°
- Hijri and Gregorian dates
- UNESCO oasis & Sheikh Zayed content
Al Ain Highlights
- UAE 4th largest city (800,000+)
- Sheikh Zayed birthplace — UAE founder
- UNESCO World Heritage — Al Ain Oasis
- 147,000 date palms + falaj (4,000+ yrs)
- Jebel Hafeet (1,340m) — UAE 2nd highest
- UAE oldest zoo + Hili Bronze Age park
Rakahs Guide – How Many 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
UNESCO World Heritage
Sheikh Zayed Birthplace
Al Ain Oasis — 4,000+ Years of Life and Islamic Heritage
Al Ain Oasis is one of the most significant UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Gulf region. It contains 147,000 date palms irrigated by the ancient falaj system over 4,000 years old — a remarkable hydraulic achievement proving the depth of Gulf civilisation millennia ago and sustaining human life in the heart of the desert.
In this blessed oasis, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was born — the founding father of the UAE who transformed a modest desert sheikhdom into a thriving modern nation, and instilled the values of tolerance and generosity that distinguish the UAE among nations to this day.
Dating
4,000+ years — Falaj System
Date Palms
147,000 trees
UNESCO
World Heritage Site
Legacy
Sheikh Zayed birthplace
Mountain
Jebel Hafeet — 1,340m
Rank
UAE 4th city — 800,000+
Al Ain Mosques Interactive Map
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Top 4 Mosques in Al Ain
Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Grand Mosque Al Ain
جامع الشيخ خليفة بن زايد الكبير — العين
4.9
18,500
20,000 capacity
Open for prayers
The Grand Mosque of Al Ain — one of the largest mosques in Abu Dhabi Emirate outside the capital city. Named after the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, it features spectacular Islamic architecture with gleaming white marble, soaring minarets, and exquisite Quranic calligraphy. It serves as the primary Friday and Eid prayer venue for all of Al Ain city and surrounding areas.
Al Ain City Centre, Abu Dhabi Emirate
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Al Ain Oasis Historic Mosque (UNESCO Zone)
مسجد واحة العين التاريخي (منطقة اليونسكو)
4.9
11,200
3,500 capacity
Open for prayers
A beautifully restored historic mosque at the heart of Al Ain Oasis — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Surrounded by 147,000 date palms and ancient falaj irrigation channels that have flowed for 4,000 years, this mosque provides one of the most spiritually profound prayer experiences in the entire UAE, uniting Islamic worship with the living serenity of the ancient oasis.
Al Ain Oasis, UNESCO Heritage Zone, Al Ain
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Mosque (Heritage District)
مسجد الشيخ زايد بن سلطان (الحي التراثي)
4.8
9,400
6,000 capacity
Open for prayers
A profoundly significant mosque named after Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan — the founding father of the UAE who was born in Al Ain. Located in the heritage district near Al Ain Palace Museum, this mosque carries deep national and spiritual meaning as a living tribute to the visionary leader who built modern UAE from the ancient oasis city where he was born.
Heritage District, near Al Ain Palace Museum
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Jebel Hafeet Area Mosque
مسجد منطقة جبل حفيت
4.7
5,800
2,500 capacity
Open for prayers
A serene mosque at the foot of Jebel Hafeet — the UAE's second-highest mountain at 1,340 m. Offering breath-taking views of Al Ain's rugged mountain landscape that is unique in the UAE, this mosque provides a distinctly different prayer experience compared to any coastal UAE mosque. The surrounding Jebel Hafeet Desert Park and Bronze Age tombs add further historic depth.
Jebel Hafeet Mountain Area, Al Ain
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Al Ain Monthly Prayer Calendar – March 2026
All times in UAE local time (GST / UTC+4). No daylight saving throughout the year.
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FAQ – Al Ain Prayer Times
What time is prayer in Al Ain right now?
Al Ain prayer times change daily. Check the live table with countdown in UAE local time GST (UTC+4). Al Ain (55.74°E) is east of Abu Dhabi so prayer times are approximately 2-4 minutes earlier.
Why is Al Ain the UAE cultural and heritage capital?
Al Ain is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and birthplace of Sheikh Zayed — UAE founding father. It holds an oasis with 147,000 date palms and 4,000-year-old falaj irrigation, giving it unmatched cultural and heritage standing in the UAE.
What is the Qibla direction from Al Ain?
Qibla from Al Ain is 262° from North (WSW) toward Makkah approximately 1,400 km away — closer than UAE coastal cities due to its inland location.
What are the famous mosques in Al Ain?
Famous Al Ain mosques: Sheikh Khalifa Grand Mosque (20,000 capacity), Al Ain Oasis Historic Mosque (UNESCO zone), Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Mosque (Heritage District), and Jebel Hafeet Area Mosque.
How do Al Ain prayer times differ from Abu Dhabi?
Al Ain (55.74°E, 24.21°N) is further east and south than Abu Dhabi city. This makes Fajr, Sunrise and Maghrib approximately 2-4 minutes earlier in Al Ain.
What is Al Ain Oasis and its Islamic significance?
Al Ain Oasis is a UNESCO site with 147,000 date palms and 4,000-year falaj irrigation. Dates are mentioned in the Quran with great Islamic significance. Sheikh Zayed was born here and the oasis has sustained life for millennia.
Cities Near Al Ain
Al Ain Famous Landmarks
Al Ain Main Districts
Al Ain City Centre
Al Ain Oasis District
Al Jimi
Al Muwaiji
Al Wagan
Al Hili
Al Markhaniyah
Zakher
Mezyad
Al Ain Al Khadra
Islamic Prayer Facts
Five Daily Prayers
Obligatory for every adult Muslim. Prayer is the pillar of Islam and the first deed a person will be held accountable for on the Day of Judgement.
Fajr Prayer
Al Ain Fajr begins at true dawn before sunrise. Praying in congregation at the mosque is highly recommended and carries great reward.
Dhuhr & Asr
Dhuhr begins after the sun passes its zenith. Asr follows when the shadow equals the object and ends at sunset.
Maghrib & Isha
Maghrib is prayed immediately after sunset. Isha begins when the red twilight fades and extends to midnight.
Congregational Prayer
Prayer in congregation is 27 degrees more rewarding than praying alone, as established in authentic Hadith.
Dates & Islam
Dates are mentioned in the Quran and Sunnah. Al Ain Oasis date palms represent a profound Islamic civilisational heritage.