The National Center for Meteorology announced the fasting and breaking-fast times for Saudi Arabia on Sunday, the 26th of Ramadan 1447 AH, as part of its ongoing efforts to provide accurate information to citizens and residents. Knowing the fasting and breaking-fast times is a daily priority for those fasting in Saudi Arabia, as it helps them organize their time for worship and to eat their pre-dawn and post-sunset meals at the precise times prescribed by Islamic law.
According to the official statement issued by the Meteorology Department, the Fajr prayer in the city of Dammam on Sunday, the 26th of Ramadan, at 4:30 AM, while the Maghrib prayer call, signaling the breaking of the fast, will be at 5:49 PM.
Imsak and Iftar times for Sunday, 26/9/1447 AH #WeKeepYouInformed pic.twitter.com/UFxlnUMgfx
— National Center of Meteorology (NCM) (@NCMKSA) March 14, 2026
The spiritual and historical significance of tracking the times of fasting and breaking the fast in Saudi Arabia
Historically, Saudi Arabia has held a unique religious position as the birthplace of Islam and the direction of prayer (Qibla) for Muslims, making the regulation of fasting times a significant spiritual matter. In the past, Muslims relied on sighting the crescent moon with the naked eye and observing the sun's movement to determine dawn and sunset, using minarets to broadcast the call to prayer and lighting lanterns. Today, with significant technological advancements, official institutions like the National Center of Meteorology rely on highly accurate astronomical calculations to determine the times for fasting and breaking the fast in Saudi Arabia. This reflects the Kingdom's commitment to integrating religious heritage with modern technology to serve those observing the fast. This meticulous attention to detail is evident in the provision of precise timetables that take into account the vast geographical variations across the Kingdom, from east to west and from north to south.
The impact of accurate fasting times on the local community and the Islamic world
The impact of announcing prayer and fasting times extends far beyond the local level, reaching regional and international dimensions. Locally, these schedules contribute to organizing daily life in Saudi society, from determining working hours in both the public and private sectors to arranging family gatherings and communal iftar meals that strengthen social bonds. The precision of these timings also plays a vital role in managing traffic flow before sunset, as authorities strive to reduce accidents related to speeding to reach iftar tables. Regionally and internationally, millions of Muslims around the world follow the Ramadan atmosphere in the Two Holy Mosques in Mecca and Medina, their spiritual feelings resonating with the call to prayer in these sacred places, highlighting the Kingdom's leading role in guiding the Muslim world during this holy month.
Schedule of Imsak and Iftar times in the cities of the Kingdom
To ensure that the information reaches all residents of the Kingdom accurately, we present below the detailed table showing the times of Fajr (Imsak) and Maghrib (Iftar) prayers for a group of the most prominent Saudi cities for Sunday, the 26th of Ramadan:
| City | dawn | Morocco |
| Riyadh | 4:45 | 6:02 |
| Mecca | 5:13 | 6:31 |
| AL Madinah AL Munawwarah | 5:13 | 6:30 |
| grandmother | 5:16 | 6:33 |
| Dammam | 4:30 | 5:49 |
| Abha | 5:04 | 6:20 |
| Tabuk | 5:23 | 6:43 |
| Buraydah | 4:55 | 6:13 |
| Hail | 5:03 | 6:22 |
| The courtyard | 5:07 | 6:24 |
| Juniper | 5:03 | 6:24 |
| Sakaka | 5:07 | 6:28 |
| Jazan | 5:04 | 6:20 |
| Najran | 4:57 | 6:14 |
