City · Aswan Governorate
Prayer times in Edfu
Residents of and visitors to Edfu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Edfu is a city in Egypt, in Aswan Governorate, with about 79,510 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Edfu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Edfu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Edfu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Edfu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 42 min, against only 10 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:46 AM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Edfu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:29 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:23 PM |
Edfu is located 586 km south of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Edfu comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Cairo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Edfu.
Qibla in Edfu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Edfu is at 117.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 813 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 117.7°.
Fasting hours in Edfu during Ramadan
For those fasting in Edfu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 4:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 35 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:54 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Egypt.
About Edfu
Edfu is located at 24.9792° N, 32.8772° E, in Aswan Governorate, in Egypt. The nearest administrative centre is Luxor, 83 km away. Nearby places include Ar Radīsīyah Qiblī (8 km), Al Başalīyah Baḩrī (25 km), and As Sibā‘īyah (31 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Edfu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Aswan Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 79,510
- Coordinates
- 24.97916, 32.87722
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 117.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 813 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Edfu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Edfu comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:33 PM instead of 4:12 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:56 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Edfu in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Edfu
- Ar Radīsīyah Qiblī8 km · south
- Al Başalīyah Baḩrī25 km · north-west
- As Sibā‘īyah31 km · north-west
- Esna48 km · north-west
- Kom Ombo56 km · south
- Darāw64 km · south
- Ţūd76 km · north-west
- Armant79 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Edfu
How long is the fast in Edfu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 35 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Edfu?
We use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method: Fajr at 19.5° and Isha when the sun is 17.5° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in Edfu?
Fajr in Edfu changes with the seasons: about 4:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Edfu?
The Qibla in Edfu is 117.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 813 km away.
When is Maghrib in Edfu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 7:41 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.