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Umm Al-Quwain
— 25.5647°N, 55.5533°E
Gulf Method | Verified Data
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80,000+
4 Mosques
Mangroves & Bronze Age Heritage
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UAE's Smallest & Most Traditional
Pristine Mangrove Reserve
Tell Abraq — 4,000+ Years
Prayer Times in Umm Al-Quwain – UAE
Umm Al-Quwain — UAQ Emirate — United Arab Emirates
Monday, March 2, 2026 | UAE Gulf Standard Time (UTC+4)
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Time Remaining
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Timezone
GST UTC+4
No DST
Qibla Direction
261°
From UAQ toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah (WSW) — ~1,760 km
Umm Al-Quwain Prayer Times – Complete UAE Guide 2026
Welcome to Umm Al-Quwain prayer times — UAE's smallest and most authentically preserved traditional Gulf emirate. All prayer times use the Gulf Region calculation method with UAQ's exact coordinates (25.5647°N, 55.5533°E) and UAE local time (GST / UTC+4) with zero daylight saving throughout the year.
The Qibla direction from UAQ is 261° (WSW) toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah, approximately 1,760 km away. Umm Al-Quwain is home to Tell Abraq — a Bronze Age site over 4,000 years old, one of the most significant archaeological discoveries on the Arabian Peninsula — alongside pristine mangrove reserves, Siniyah Island Nature Reserve, and a historic Old Town on a unique peninsula settlement.
Page Features
- Accurate UAE local time (GST / UTC+4)
- Live countdown to next prayer
- Full monthly prayer calendar
- Interactive Leaflet mosque map
- Rakahs guide for each prayer
- Qibla compass: 261°
- Hijri and Gregorian dates
- Tell Abraq heritage content
UAQ Highlights
- UAE's smallest emirate by population (~80,000)
- Tell Abraq Bronze Age site (4,000+ years)
- Pristine mangrove reserve & Siniyah Island
- Historic Old Town on unique peninsula
- Dreamland Aqua Park – largest in Middle East
- Al-Mualla Fort & UAQ Museum
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
World Heritage Site
Rare Natural Environment
Tell Abraq — 4,000+ Years of History in UAQ
Tell Abraq in UAQ is one of the most significant archaeological sites on the Arabian Peninsula, dating to the Bronze Age (4,000+ years). Excavations revealed communal tombs with hundreds of skeletons, bronze and iron tools, and remains of a sophisticated settlement proving an advanced Gulf civilisation existed here millennia ago.
This heritage gives Muslims in UAQ awareness of the deep civilisational roots of their land. While believers perform prayers in UAQ mosques today, they walk on soil that witnessed successive human civilisations thousands of years ago.
Dating
4,000+ years (Bronze Age)
Location
UAQ NW Coast
Finds
Communal tombs, 100s of skeletons
Artefacts
Bronze, iron, copper tools
Significance
Sophisticated ancient settlement
Ranking
Top Arabian Peninsula site
Umm Al-Quwain Mosques Interactive Map
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Top 4 Mosques in Umm Al-Quwain
Sheikh Abdullah bin Humaid Al-Mualla Mosque (Grand Mosque UAQ)
مسجد الشيخ عبدالله بن حميد المعلا (الجامع الكبير)
4.9
7,200
8,000 capacity
Open for prayers
The Grand Mosque of Umm Al-Quwain, named after a revered figure of the ruling Al-Mualla family. The largest and most prominent mosque in UAQ emirate, featuring classical Islamic architecture with elegant minarets and a grand central dome. This is the main Friday and Eid prayer venue for all of Umm Al-Quwain.
Umm Al-Quwain City Centre, UAQ Emirate
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Al-Corniche Mosque Umm Al-Quwain
مسجد الكورنيش - أم القيوين
4.8
4,100
2,500 capacity
Open for prayers
A beautifully situated mosque along the Umm Al-Quwain Corniche overlooking the calm blue waters of the Arabian Gulf. Surrounded by UAQ's famous mangrove lagoons, this is one of the most serene mosque settings in the entire UAE, offering a uniquely peaceful environment for worship combined with natural beauty.
Umm Al-Quwain Corniche, Arabian Gulf
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Old Town Peninsula Mosque
مسجد شبه جزيرة المدينة القديمة
4.7
3,300
1,800 capacity
Open for prayers
A historically significant mosque at the heart of UAQ's Old Town, located on the historic peninsula that forms the original settlement of Umm Al-Quwain. Surrounded by traditional wind-tower houses, the UAQ Museum, and Al-Mualla Fort, this mosque embodies the authentic traditional Islamic Gulf character that defines old Umm Al-Quwain.
Old Town Peninsula, Umm Al-Quwain
Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
Al-Raas District Mosque
مسجد حي الرأس
4.7
2,900
3,000 capacity
Open for prayers
One of the most active mosques in the Al-Raas residential district of Umm Al-Quwain, serving the emirate's largest residential community. Features regular Quran recitation programmes, Islamic education for children and adults, and acts as a central community hub for Muslim families of all nationalities residing in UAQ.
Al-Raas District, Umm Al-Quwain City
Jummah
12:30 PM, 01:00 PM
Eid
07:00 AM
UAQ Monthly Prayer Calendar – March 2026
All times in UAE local time (GST / UTC+4). No daylight saving throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions – Umm Al-Quwain Prayer Times
Quick Reference Data – Umm Al-Quwain, UAE
| City | Umm Al-Quwain (UAQ) |
| Full Name | Umm Al-Quwain City, UAQ Emirate, United Arab Emirates |
| Emirate | UAQ Emirate — UAE's smallest emirate |
| Population | 80,000+ |
| Area | 777 km² |
| Coastline | Arabian Gulf — Northwest Coast |
| Key Heritage | Tell Abraq — Bronze Age (4,000+ years) |
| Nature Reserve | Siniyah Island Reserve & Mangrove Forest |
| Qibla Direction | 261° toward Makkah (WSW) |
| Distance to Makkah | ~1,760 km |
| Timezone | Asia/Dubai — GST (UTC+4) |
| Daylight Saving | None — fixed UTC+4 all year |
| Calc Method | Gulf Region (Method 8) |
| Madhab | Shafi'i / Hanbali (Standard Asr) |
| Coordinates | 25.5647°N, 55.5533°E |
| vs Dubai | 1-2 min earlier (55.55°E vs 55.27°E) |
| vs RAK | Approximately 1-2 min earlier |
| Districts | Old Town Peninsula, Al-Raas, Al-Salama, Al-Raudha, Al-Humriyah... |
Cities Near Umm Al-Quwain
Ajman
25 km
S
Ras Al-Khaimah
45 km
N
Sharjah
45 km
SW
Dubai
65 km
S
Virtues of Prayer in Islam
Prayer — Pillar of the Faith
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The head of the matter is Islam, and its pillar is prayer." Prayer is the second pillar of Islam and the first deed for which a person will be accountable on the Day of Judgment. UAQ's unique natural serenity offers an ideal environment for devoted, focused worship.
Virtue of Fajr Prayer
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever prays Fajr is under the protection of Allah." In UAQ, Fajr is offered as true dawn rises over the calm Arabian Gulf and pristine green mangroves — a scene that unites devout worship with rare natural beauty found almost nowhere else in the UAE.
Prayer in Congregation
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times superior to prayer alone." Praying in UAQ's historic mosques — especially the Grand Mosque and the Old Town Peninsula Mosque — multiplies reward and reinforces Islamic brotherhood in this traditionally preserved emirate.
Prayer Brings Peace of Heart
Allah says: "Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest." In Umm Al-Quwain — the UAE's quietest and most authentic emirate — believers find true tranquility in prayer, surrounded by silent mangrove forests and the calm Arabian Gulf coastline, away from urban noise.
Praying at Its Ordained Time
"Indeed, prayer has been decreed upon the believers at specified times." (Quran 4:103). Observing each prayer at its correct time is among the greatest acts of worship. This page provides precise UAQ local prayer times (UTC+4) to ensure you never miss a prayer in its proper window.
Blessing of Historic Mosques
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The most beloved places to Allah are His mosques." UAQ's Old Town Peninsula Mosque combines the virtue of congregational prayer with the special blessing of a historic place that has preserved the remembrance of Allah across generations in this authentic Gulf emirate.
About Umm Al-Quwain – The Quiet Authentic Emirate
Umm Al-Quwain (UAQ) is the smallest emirate in the United Arab Emirates by population and one of the least commercialised, preserving an authentic traditional Gulf character that distinguishes it from all other emirates. Located between Ajman and Ras Al-Khaimah on the Arabian Gulf coast, UAQ is renowned for its pristine mangrove forests, the Tell Abraq archaeological site — one of the most significant Bronze Age discoveries on the Arabian Peninsula dating back over 4,000 years — its historic Old Town built on a peninsula, and the Siniyah Island Nature Reserve. Umm Al-Quwain also hosts Dreamland Aqua Park, one of the largest water parks in the Middle East, and maintains living traditions of dhow building.
Notable Landmarks of UAQ
Tell Abraq Archaeological Site (Bronze Age – 4,000+ Years)
Umm Al-Quwain Old Town Peninsula
Al-Mualla Fort & UAQ Museum
Siniyah Island Nature Reserve
Umm Al-Quwain Mangrove Reserve
Dreamland Aqua Park (Largest in Middle East)
UAQ Corniche & Arabian Gulf Beach
Traditional Dhow Building Yard
Al-Dar Islands Resort
Umm Al-Quwain Camel Racetrack
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