Planning
How long does Umrah take?
Most people complete Umrah in two to four hours. Tawaf takes around an hour in ordinary crowds and longer in Ramadan or on a Friday, and Sa'i takes about an hour.
The four rites
Umrah is four acts done in order: ihram before the miqat, seven circuits of tawaf, seven laps of Sa'i, and then shaving or shortening the hair. Most people finish in two to four hours.
What changes the time
Tawaf takes longer in Ramadan or on a Friday. The upper floors of the masjid are longer to walk but often less crowded. See tawaf on the upper floors.
Plan ahead
Read how to perform tawaf and Sa'i, and use the packing checklist.
More questions
How long does tawaf take?
Around an hour in ordinary crowds, and longer in Ramadan or on a Friday.
How long does Sa'i take?
About an hour.
Can I do Umrah in one morning?
Yes. It can be completed in a single morning.
Read the full guide
Perform your Umrah with confidence
Follow every rite in order, with counters and duas in Arabic, in our step by step Umrah guide. To study the Hanafi rulings behind it with qualified teachers, see our courses, or explore our apps. Ihya us Sunnah is sustained by its community, so please consider supporting our work.
This guide follows the Hanafi method and is based on Shaykh Mufti Wajid Iqbal's Umrah book, Essential Islam. For your own situation, ask a qualified scholar.