Rawdah Timings for Men & Women 2026–27, incl. Friday

Quick answer

Men can visit the Rawdah from 2:00 am until Fajr and from 11:20 am until Isha. Women can visit from after Fajr until 11:00 am and from after Isha until 2:00 am. On Fridays the women's morning window ends earlier, at 9:00 am, and the schedule changes again for Ramadan and the Hajj season. Every visit needs a free Nusuk permit for your slot.

Last checked 2 November 2026. The authorities change Rawdah rules from time to time, so check Nusuk for your dates.

Regular daily timings

Prayer times move through the year, so a window that runs "until Fajr" or "after Isha" starts and ends at a different clock time each month. Your Nusuk permit shows the exact slot.

Rawdah visiting windows (General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques; checked 2 Nov 2026)
Who	First window	Second window
Men	2:00 am until Fajr	11:20 am until Isha
Women	After Fajr until 11:00 am	After Isha until 2:00 am

Sources: Siasat Daily (6 Dec 2025), reporting the General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques: timings, once every 365 days, Instant Track, wheelchairs, Gate 37; Saudi Press Agency (20 Oct 2026): two daily visiting periods for men and women

Friday timings

The reports agree on the women's Friday windows but describe the men's Friday daytime window in two ways. Check the slot Nusuk offers you on the day.

Friday windows as reported (men's daytime window differs between reports)
Who	Friday windows
Women	After Fajr until 9:00 am; after Isha until 2:00 am
Men	2:00 am until Fajr; then either 9:00 am until Isha, or 9:20–11:20 am and after Jumu'ah until Isha

Ramadan and the Hajj season

In Ramadan and around Hajj the authorities publish separate timings, and slots are hardest to get. Sha'ban, the month before Ramadan, is usually the busiest month of the year for Rawdah visits. If your trip falls in these months, try to book as soon as your dates are fixed and keep your Madinah stay flexible.

Sources: Saudi Press Agency: Rawdah visit times for the Hajj season via Nusuk; Gulf News: Sha'ban is the year's peak month for Rawdah visits

Choosing a time that works

For elderly parents, a daytime window after rest is often easier than a 2:00 am slot.
Families with men and women usually need two separate slots. Book the harder one first, then fit the other around it.
Allow time to walk from your hotel and queue: aim to be at the entry 30–45 minutes before your slot.
Expect about 10–15 minutes inside.

Source: Siasat Daily (6 Dec 2025), reporting the General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques: timings, once every 365 days, Instant Track, wheelchairs, Gate 37

The permit is free

Slots full, or booking for parents or a group?

You can book the Rawdah yourself for free in Nusuk. If you'd rather not keep refreshing, our team watches for slots and books men's and women's windows inside your Madinah stay. You pay our fee only once a slot is confirmed.

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Questions

What time can women visit the Rawdah?

From after Fajr until 11:00 am, and from after Isha until 2:00 am. On Fridays the morning window ends at 9:00 am. A Nusuk permit is needed for each slot.

What time can men visit the Rawdah?

From 2:00 am until Fajr, and from 11:20 am until Isha. Friday daytime times differ, so check the slot offered in Nusuk.

How long can I stay inside the Rawdah?

Each group is given about 10–15 minutes inside, according to the authority's announcement. Staff guide each group in and out.

Are Rawdah timings different in Ramadan?

Yes. The authorities publish a separate Ramadan schedule each year, and slots are much harder to get, so book as early as you can.

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