Ramadan timetable for 19 Ramadan 1447: Iftar and Suhoor times in Saudi Arabia
With the dawn of a new day in the holy month, those fasting and residents of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen to know times for Imsak (the start of the fast) and Iftar (the breaking of the fast) to ensure that their religious observances are performed at their prescribed times. The National Center of Meteorology and other relevant authorities have announced the exact times for Sunday, the 19th of Ramadan, 1447 AH.
These days hold added spiritual significance as we approach the end of the days of forgiveness (the middle ten days of Ramadan) and gradually draw closer to the last ten, the days of deliverance from Hellfire, during which Muslims seek Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree). Therefore, there is a growing interest in knowing prayer times, specifically the Fajr (dawn) prayer time to begin the fast and the Maghrib (sunset) prayer time to break the fast, in order to organize daily schedules for worship, remembrance of God, and Quran recitation.
Time differences between regions of the Kingdom
Due to the vast geographical area of Saudi Arabia, which spans multiple meridians, there are clear time differences in prayer times between cities in the east and west. As the table below shows, the Fajr (dawn) and Maghrib (sunset) prayers are called earlier in the Eastern Province (such as Dammam) than in the Central Province (Riyadh), and the times decrease as one moves westward towards Mecca, Medina, and Jeddah, reflecting the Kingdom's significant geographical diversity.
The following is a detailed statement of the times for Fajr (pre-dawn) and Maghrib (breaking the fast) prayers for Sunday, the 19th of Ramadan, in the major cities and governorates of the Kingdom:
Schedule of Imsak and Iftar times – Sunday, 19 Ramadan 1447 AH
| City | Fajr time (Imsak) | Maghrib time (Iftar) |
| Riyadh | 4:52 | 5:59 |
| Mecca | 5:20 | 6:28 |
| AL Madinah AL Munawwarah | 5:20 | 6:28 |
| grandmother | 5:22 | 6:31 |
| Dammam | 4:37 | 5:45 |
| Abha | 5:09 | 6:18 |
| Tabuk | 5:31 | 6:38 |
| Buraydah | 5:02 | 6:10 |
| Hail | 5:11 | 6:18 |
| The courtyard | 5:13 | 6:22 |
| Juniper | 5:12 | 6:20 |
| Sakaka | 5:16 | 6:23 |
| Jazan | 5:09 | 6:19 |
| Najran | 5:03 | 6:12 |
Tips for those fasting during Ramadan
As we reach the halfway point of Ramadan, experts and doctors advise adhering to a balanced diet during Iftar (the meal to break the fast) and Suhoor (the pre-dawn meal). It is recommended to hasten Iftar, following the Sunnah (Prophetic tradition), and to begin with dates and water to prepare the stomach. Delaying Suhoor is also advised to ensure sufficient energy for the body during the day of fasting. Furthermore, it is recommended to drink plenty of fluids between Iftar and Suhoor to avoid dehydration, especially given the varying temperatures in different regions.
Adherence to these precise times is not limited to the devotional aspect, but also enhances the Muslim’s discipline and his sense of unity as the Muslim nation, which fasts and breaks its fast at similar times, praying to God to accept from everyone their fasting, prayers, and good deeds.
