Prayer times in Makkah and Madinah
Makkah runs on UTC+3 with no daylight saving, a fixed 2 hours 30 minutes behind IST. Madinah sits about 340 km north, so its prayer times fall 6 to 9 minutes later. Both follow the Umm al-Qura calculation used by the Two Holy Mosques.
Common questions
What is the time difference between India and Makkah?
India is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia runs on UTC+3 year round with no daylight saving, so the offset never changes. Maghrib in Makkah at 18:49 is 21:19 in India.
Are prayer times different in Madinah and Makkah?
Yes, by 6 to 9 minutes. Madinah sits roughly 340 km north of Makkah, so sunrise and sunset fall slightly later. Both cities use the same Umm al-Qura calculation method.
How long after the adhan is the congregation at the Haram?
Roughly 20 minutes for Fajr and 10 to 15 minutes for the other four prayers. Plan your walk from the hotel against the adhan, not the iqamah.
What time is Jumuah at Masjid al-Haram?
The khutbah begins around 12:05. The Haram fills far earlier than on other days, so arrive by 10:30 for a place inside rather than in the outer courtyards.