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Prayer times in Helwan
This page shows today’s salah times in Helwan, Cairo Governorate, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is commonly used in Egypt.
Adhan times in Helwan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Helwan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Helwan by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Helwan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 04 min, against only 10 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:32 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Helwan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:46 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:41 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:23 PM |
Helwan lies 23 km south of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Helwan comes at almost exactly the same time as Cairo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Helwan.
Qibla direction in Helwan
In Helwan you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 135.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,267 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Helwan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Helwan
For those fasting in Helwan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:38 PM and imsak at 5:02 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.
Helwan on the map
The coordinates of Helwan are 29.8414° N and 31.3008° E. The closest places on our site are Al Badrashayn (3 km), Al Ḩawāmidīyah (8 km), and Abū an Numrus (15 km). Giza, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Cairo Governorate.
- Name
- Helwan
- Local name
- Ḩalwān
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 230,000
- Coordinates
- 29.84144, 31.30084
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 135.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,267 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Helwan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Helwan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:32 PM for the majority, 5:49 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Helwan in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Helwan
- Al Badrashayn3 km · west
- Al Ḩawāmidīyah8 km · north-west
- Abū an Numrus15 km · north-west
- Giza21 km · north-west
- 6th of October City24 km · west
- Al ‘Ayyāţ25 km · south
- Cairo25 km · north
- New Cairo27 km · north-east
Prayer times in Helwan: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Helwan?
Fajr in Helwan depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Helwan?
The Qibla in Helwan is 135.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,267 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Helwan?
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.
How long is the fast in Helwan 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.
When is Maghrib in Helwan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:00 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.