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Prayer times in Cairo
Looking for the adhan times in Cairo? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Cairo, Cairo Governorate. Every figure is computed for 30.0626° N, 31.2497° E, so the times reflect Cairo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Cairo
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Cairo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Cairo
Prayer times in Cairo change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:08 AM and Maghrib at 7:59 PM, for a day of 14 h 05 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:14 AM and Maghrib to 4:59 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 13 min. The difference 3 h 52 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:22 PM |
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities further west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Egypt.
Finding the Qibla from Cairo
The Qibla in Cairo is at 136.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,288 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 136.2°.
Fasting hours in Cairo during Ramadan
For those fasting in Cairo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:59 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Egypt.
Cairo on the map
The coordinates of Cairo are 30.0626° N and 31.2497° E. The nearest cities on our site are Shubrā al Khaymah (7 km), Giza (7 km), and Al Khuşūş (12 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Cairo Governorate.
- Name
- Cairo
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 9,606,916
- Coordinates
- 30.06263, 31.24967
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 136.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,288 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cairo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Cairo comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:03 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cairo (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Cairo
- Shubrā al Khaymah7 km · north
- Giza7 km · south-west
- Al Khuşūş12 km · north-east
- Awsīm13 km · north-west
- Abū an Numrus13 km · south
- Qalyub14 km · north
- Kerdasa14 km · west
- Al Ḩawāmidīyah18 km · south
Prayer times in Cairo: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Cairo?
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 Cairo?
Fajr in Cairo changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Cairo during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Cairo?
The Qibla in Cairo is 136.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,288 km away.
When is Maghrib in Cairo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.