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Medina vs Mecca

View side-by-side Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha differences. Perfect for travelers, remote workers, and cross-timezone coordination. Monday, June 1, 2026 · Islamic Prayer Times

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Medina

Saudi Arabia
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Local Time
24.47°, 39.61° Asia/Riyadh
Duration
15h 0m
Mecca
Makkah al Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia
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Local Time
21.4225°, 39.8261° Asia/Riyadh
Fasting Duration
14h 45m

Side-by-Side Comparison

Prayer Medina Mecca Difference
Fajr
الفجر
4:06 AM 4:14 AM 8m later
Sunrise
الشروق
5:33 AM 5:38 AM 5m later
Dhuhr
الظهر
12:19 PM 12:19 PM Same
Asr
العصر
3:41 PM 3:35 PM 6m earlier
Maghrib
المغرب
7:06 PM 6:59 PM 7m earlier
Isha
العشاء
8:33 PM 8:23 PM 10m earlier

Prayer Time Differences

Fajr
+8m
Dhuhr
=
Asr
-6m
Maghrib
-7m
Isha
-10m
Mecca is earlier Mecca is later

Frequently Asked Questions for Medina vs Mecca

What is the time zone difference between Medina and Mecca?

Medina operates on Asia/Riyadh, while Mecca follows Asia/Riyadh. Differences in local solar transit account for unique prayer timetables in both regions.

Which city has a longer fasting duration today: Medina or Mecca?

Today, the daylight fasting duration from Fajr to Maghrib in Medina is 15h 0m, compared to exactly 14h 45m in Mecca.

How much earlier is Fajr morning prayer in Medina than Mecca?

Due to their geographical coordinates and longitude placement, you can reference the side-by-side table above to dynamically see exactly how many minutes earlier or later Fajr, Maghrib, and all other prayers trigger between Medina and Mecca.