Prayer times in Manama
Capital Governorate, Bahrain · المنامة
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
9 Jumada al-Ula 1448
Next prayer Dhuhr 11:24
- Fajr
- SunriseSunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
- Imsak
- 04:10 (10 min before Fajr, local practice)
- Middle of the night
- 22:42
- Last third of the night
- 00:36
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 in Manama: Fajr at 04:20, sunrise at 05:39, Dhuhr at 11:24, Asr at 14:39, Maghrib at 17:06 and Isha at 18:23 (method: Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs).
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Thu 20 | 04:12 | 05:29 | 11:29 | 14:52 | 17:25 | 18:41 |
| 2 Fri 21 | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:29 | 14:51 | 17:24 | 18:40 |
| 3 Sat 22 | 04:12 | 05:30 | 11:28 | 14:50 | 17:23 | 18:39 |
| 4 Sun 23 | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:28 | 14:50 | 17:22 | 18:38 |
| 5 Mon 24 | 04:13 | 05:31 | 11:28 | 14:49 | 17:21 | 18:37 |
| 6 Tue 25 | 04:14 | 05:32 | 11:27 | 14:48 | 17:20 | 18:36 |
| 7 Wed 26 | 04:14 | 05:32 | 11:27 | 14:48 | 17:18 | 18:35 |
| 8 Thu 27 | 04:15 | 05:33 | 11:27 | 14:47 | 17:17 | 18:34 |
| 9 Fri 28 | 04:15 | 05:33 | 11:26 | 14:46 | 17:16 | 18:33 |
| 10 Sat 29 | 04:16 | 05:34 | 11:26 | 14:46 | 17:15 | 18:32 |
| 11 Sun 30 | 04:16 | 05:34 | 11:26 | 14:45 | 17:14 | 18:31 |
| 12 Mon 1 | 04:17 | 05:35 | 11:26 | 14:44 | 17:13 | 18:30 |
| 13 Tue 2 | 04:17 | 05:35 | 11:25 | 14:44 | 17:12 | 18:29 |
| 14 Wed 3 | 04:17 | 05:36 | 11:25 | 14:43 | 17:11 | 18:28 |
| 15 Thu 4 | 04:18 | 05:36 | 11:25 | 14:42 | 17:10 | 18:27 |
| 16 Fri 5 | 04:18 | 05:37 | 11:25 | 14:42 | 17:09 | 18:26 |
| 17 Sat 6 | 04:19 | 05:37 | 11:25 | 14:41 | 17:09 | 18:25 |
| 18 Sun 7 | 04:19 | 05:38 | 11:24 | 14:40 | 17:08 | 18:25 |
| 19 Mon 8 | 04:20 | 05:38 | 11:24 | 14:40 | 17:07 | 18:24 |
| 20 Tue 9 | 04:20 | 05:39 | 11:24 | 14:39 | 17:06 | 18:23 |
| 21 Wed 10 | 04:21 | 05:39 | 11:24 | 14:39 | 17:05 | 18:22 |
| 22 Thu 11 | 04:21 | 05:40 | 11:24 | 14:38 | 17:04 | 18:21 |
| 23 Fri 12 | 04:22 | 05:40 | 11:23 | 14:37 | 17:03 | 18:21 |
| 24 Sat 13 | 04:22 | 05:41 | 11:23 | 14:37 | 17:02 | 18:20 |
| 25 Sun 14 | 04:23 | 05:42 | 11:23 | 14:36 | 17:02 | 18:19 |
| 26 Mon 15 | 04:23 | 05:42 | 11:23 | 14:36 | 17:01 | 18:18 |
| 27 Tue 16 | 04:24 | 05:43 | 11:23 | 14:35 | 17:00 | 18:18 |
| 28 Wed 17 | 04:24 | 05:43 | 11:23 | 14:35 | 16:59 | 18:17 |
| 29 Thu 18 | 04:25 | 05:44 | 11:23 | 14:34 | 16:58 | 18:16 |
| 30 Fri 19 | 04:25 | 05:45 | 11:23 | 14:34 | 16:58 | 18:16 |
| 31 Sat 20 | 04:26 | 05:45 | 11:23 | 14:33 | 16:57 | 18:15 |
Method: Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs. Local time, daylight saving time included; the highlighted row is today.
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Qibla direction in Manama
246.2° from north west-southwest
Distance to the Kaaba: 1,218 km along the shortest path (great circle).
Today the Sun is exactly in line with the qibla at 15:24: vertical shadows then point away from the Kaaba.
The Sun passes directly over Makkah on May 28, 2027 at 12:18 and on July 16, 2027 at 12:27 (local time): wherever it is daytime, shadows then point away from the qibla.
The year 2026 in Manama
Time of the five prayers on every day of the year (method: Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs).
- Fajr
- from 03:12 (June 7) to 05:04 (January 11)
- Dhuhr
- from 11:23 (October 23) to 11:53 (January 31)
- Asr
- from 14:26 (November 19) to 15:14 (July 30)
- Maghrib
- from 16:46 (November 23) to 18:35 (June 28)
- Isha
- from 18:07 (November 19) to 20:05 (June 22)
Over the year 2026, Fajr moves by 1 h 52 min and Maghrib by 1 h 49 min in Manama, clock changes included; the latest Isha falls at 20:05 on June 22.
Manama does not change its clocks in 2026: prayer times drift from day to day without any jump.
In Manama, daylight lasts 13 h 47 min on June 16, the longest day, and 10 h 30 min on December 16, the shortest.
What latitude changes in Manama
At 26.2° latitude, the Sun sinks more than 18° below the horizon every night of the year: Fajr and Isha at 18° exist all year round in Manama.
When the angle is not reached, the “Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs” method uses the middle of the night: in 2026, the displayed Fajr comes from this rule on no day.
In Manama, times follow the country’s reference method, Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs (Fajr at 18.5°, Isha at 18°).
Methods side by side, October 20
| Method | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic AffairsFajr 18.5°, Isha 18° | 04:20 | 05:39 | 11:24 | 14:39 | 17:06 | 18:23 |
| Umm al-Qura (Makkah)Fajr 18.5°, Isha 90 min after sunset, 90 + 30 min in Ramadan | 04:20 | 05:39 | 11:23 | 14:39 | 17:06 | 18:36 |
| Muslim World LeagueFajr 18°, Isha 17° | 04:23 | 05:39 | 11:24 | 14:39 | 17:06 | 18:18 |
| Egyptian General Authority of SurveyFajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° | 04:15 | 05:39 | 11:22 | 14:39 | 17:05 | 18:20 |
Differences between methods: the angle used for dawn and nightfall, safety minutes, the high-latitude rule. The highlighted row is the country’s method. How prayer times are calculated
Mosques in Manama
The closest to the city centre.
- Al Fateh Grand Mosque 1.6 km from the centre
- مسجد المقبرة الشرقي في الحورة 0.3 km from the centre
- Mosque in Manama 0.4 km from the centre
Eid al-Fitr 2027 prayer in Manama
Eid al-Fitr expected on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 (in 140 days); the date may shift by a day depending on the moon sighting. Sunrise that day in Manama: 05:53.
The Eid prayer times of the mosques of Manama are not known yet.
Ramadan 2027 in Manama
Dates from the Umm al-Qura calendar; depending on the country, crescent sighting may move them by one day.
Friday
Friday, October 23: Dhuhr at 11:23. Each mosque sets the time of its sermon and Friday prayer.
Listen to the adhan
Adhan by Muhammad Ramadan Saad, from the recordings of the Adhan section.
The night in Manama
Tonight, from sunset (17:05) to tomorrow’s Fajr (04:21): the middle of the night is at 22:42 and the last third begins at 00:36.
Cities near Manama
Today’s Maghrib compared with Manama, in minutes.
- Jidhafs4 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Al-Muharraq4 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Isa Town7 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Sitra9 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Riffa11 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Hamad Town15 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Dar Kulaib19 kmMaghrib at the same minute
- Khobar38 kmMaghrib +1 min
Frequently asked questions
What time is Fajr in Manama today?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Fajr is at 04:20 in Manama and the sun rises at 05:39. Imsak, set by local practice 10 minutes before Fajr, is at 04:10. Method: Bahrain Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs.
What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Manama?
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Maghrib is at 17:06 in Manama and Isha at 18:23.
Why do times differ from one app or mosque to another?
Because each method uses its own Sun angle for dawn and nightfall. Today in Manama, Fajr ranges from 04:15 (Egyptian General Authority of Survey) to 04:23 (Muslim World League): 8 minutes apart depending on the method.
What is the qibla direction in Manama?
The qibla is at 246.2° from true north, measured clockwise, towards the west-southwest. The Kaaba is 1,218 km from Manama along the shortest path.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Manama?
The first day of Ramadan is expected on Monday, February 8, 2027 (Umm al-Qura calendar), with imsak at 04:48 and iftar at 17:26 in Manama. The last expected day of fasting is Monday, March 8, 2027; the fast lasts from 12 h 28 min to 13 h 07 min.
What time is Friday prayer in Manama?
Friday, October 23, 2026, Dhuhr is at 11:23 in Manama. The time of the sermon and Friday prayer is set by each mosque.