On This Page
- Today's Prayer Times
- Overview
- Monthly Prayer Calendar
- Calculation Method Used
- Namaz, Salah & Azan: Terms Explained
- Ramadan, Sehri & Iftar Times
- Friday (Jummah) Prayer
- Qibla Direction From Ras Al Khaimah
- Notable Mosques to Visit
- How Timings Change by Season
- RAK vs Other Emirates
- Location
- Prayer Times in Other Emirates
- Tips for Visitors & Residents
- FAQs
Today's Prayer Times in Ras Al Khaimah
Whether you search it as RAK namaz time, Ras Al Khaimah azan time, RAK salah timing, or simply "prayer times Ras Al Khaimah today", the answer is the same live schedule above. Ras Al Khaimah is the UAE's northernmost emirate, framed by the Hajar Mountains on one side and the Arabian Gulf on the other, and its five daily prayers — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — follow the same national calculation standard used across the Emirates, adjusted for its slightly more northern latitude.
↑ Back to topOverview
Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha shift gradually across the year as sunrise and sunset move with the seasons, which is why a printed or static timetable becomes inaccurate within weeks. This guide keeps the "Today" card above and the monthly calendar below synced to live data pulled fresh each time the page loads, so residents planning their day and visitors exploring RAK's mountains and beaches are always working from the current timing rather than an old snapshot.
If you're travelling further south, pair this with our Ajman Prayer Times guide, Sharjah Prayer Times guide, or Dubai Prayer Times guide.
↑ Back to topMonthly Prayer Calendar
Use the selectors below to view the full month's timings at a glance — useful for planning fasting days, hiking trips, or knowing next week's Fajr time in advance.
Calculation Method Used
The UAE's General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments sets the official national standard, so RAK's timings track closely with the rest of the Emirates. Because Ras Al Khaimah sits noticeably further north than Dubai or Abu Dhabi, its Fajr and Isha timings can differ by a couple of minutes more than what you'd see between the southern emirates.
Namaz, Salah & Azan: Terms Explained
People search this topic using different words depending on region and language, so it helps to clarify the terms: Salah (Arabic) and Namaz (Persian/Urdu/South Asian usage) both refer to the same five daily prayers. Azan (also spelled adhan) is the call to prayer announced from the mosque at the start of each prayer window, while iqamah is the second, shorter call made just before the congregational prayer begins inside the mosque. All of these point to the exact same live timings shown in the card above, regardless of which term you use to search for them.
↑ Back to topRamadan, Sehri & Iftar Times in Ras Al Khaimah
During Ramadan, Sehri (the pre-dawn meal) ends at Fajr, and Iftar (breaking the fast) begins at Maghrib — so the live times above double directly as your Sehri and Iftar schedule once the holy month begins. RAK's mountain resorts and coastal communities time their community iftars precisely to Maghrib, and because Fajr and Maghrib shift noticeably depending on which season Ramadan falls in that year, it's worth bookmarking this page and checking the monthly calendar for exact dates rather than relying on last year's schedule.
↑ Back to topFriday (Jummah) Prayer
Jummah khutbah in Ras Al Khaimah typically begins shortly after the Dhuhr time shown above, with most mosques starting the sermon around 10–20 minutes past Dhuhr. Mosques in the older city centre and busier residential neighbourhoods can fill up on Fridays, so arriving at least 15–20 minutes early is a good idea if you want a spot inside.
↑ Back to topQibla Direction From Ras Al Khaimah
From Ras Al Khaimah, the Qibla (direction toward the Kaaba in Makkah) faces roughly 247–248° southwest on a compass, very close to the direction used across the rest of the UAE. Most hotel rooms and mosques mark the Qibla on the ceiling or with a sticker in a drawer, but a compass app set to true north will get you within a degree or two if you need to check it yourself.
↑ Back to topNotable Mosques to Visit in Ras Al Khaimah
- Sheikh Zayed Mosque, RAK: One of the emirate's largest and most prominent mosques, drawing significant crowds for Jummah and Ramadan nights.
- Al Zahraa Mosque: A well-known community mosque popular with residents in the city centre.
- Shaam Mosque: A historic mosque in RAK's older northern district, reflecting the emirate's traditional architecture.
How Timings Change by Season
| Season | Fajr Trend | Maghrib Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | Later (around 5:20–5:40 AM) | Earlier (around 5:35–5:55 PM) |
| Spring (Mar–May) | Shifting earlier | Shifting later |
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | Earliest (around 4:10–4:25 AM) | Latest (around 7:10–7:20 PM) |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | Shifting later again | Shifting earlier again |
These ranges are approximate trends rather than fixed dates — use the live calendar above for the exact timing on any specific day.
↑ Back to topRAK vs Other Emirates
| City | Typical Time Difference vs RAK |
|---|---|
| Ajman | Roughly 1 minute earlier |
| Sharjah | Roughly 1 minute earlier |
| Dubai | Roughly 1 minute earlier |
| Fujairah | Roughly under a minute, virtually identical |
Location
Ras Al Khaimah sits at the UAE's northern tip, bordered by the Hajar Mountains and Oman's Musandam exclave to the east, and the Arabian Gulf to the west.
Prayer Times in Other Emirates
Travelling around the country? Check timings for Ajman, Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi so you're never caught off guard moving between cities. Pairing your visit with a beach or mountain day? Our Heera Beach Sharjah guide and Al Mamzar Beach Park guide both cover nearby facilities for wudu and quiet prayer spaces.
↑ Back to topTips for Visitors & Residents
- Bookmark this page — the "Today" card and calendar update automatically, so you'll never be looking at outdated times.
- Many shops and offices in RAK pause briefly around Dhuhr and Asr for staff prayer breaks.
- Most hotels and mountain resorts have a prayer room (musalla) and a Qibla marker in-room — ask reception if you can't find one.
- During Ramadan, eating or drinking in public during fasting hours is discouraged even for non-fasting visitors — plan meals around Iftar (Maghrib).
- If you're hiking or visiting Jebel Jais, note that mobile signal can be patchy in places — check the day's timings before heading up into the mountains.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is Fajr in Ras Al Khaimah today?
Check the live "Today's Prayer Times" card at the top of this page — it updates automatically each day with the current Fajr time for RAK.
What is today's namaz time in RAK?
The "Today's Prayer Times" card above shows all five daily namaz timings for Ras Al Khaimah — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha — updated live each day.
What time is Isha azan in Ras Al Khaimah?
Isha azan time appears in the live card above and typically falls roughly 90 minutes to just over 2 hours after Maghrib, depending on the time of year.
Which calculation method is used for RAK prayer times?
Ras Al Khaimah follows the UAE General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments' standard, calculated for the city's coordinates, with the standard (Shafi'i) method used for Asr.
Do RAK and Dubai have the same prayer times?
They're very close, typically within about a minute of each other, since RAK sits slightly further north but both use the same UAE-wide calculation standard.
What is the Qibla direction from Ras Al Khaimah?
The Qibla from Ras Al Khaimah faces roughly 247–248° southwest toward Makkah.
What time is Sehri and Iftar in RAK during Ramadan?
Sehri ends at the Fajr time and Iftar begins at the Maghrib time shown in the live card and monthly calendar above, both of which update automatically through Ramadan.
Where can I check the full month's prayer timings in advance?
Use the Monthly Prayer Calendar section on this page — select any month and year to view the complete day-by-day timings.
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