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Prayer times in Faiyum Governorate
Prayer times in Faiyum Governorate (Egypt): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Faiyum Governorate has 7 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Faiyum Governorate
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Faiyum Governorate prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Faiyum Governorate
It is useful to know how prayer times in Faiyum Governorate move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:14 AM on 21 June and 5:15 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 01 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:04 PM and 8:00 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 01 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 16 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:36 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:33 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:26 PM |
Faiyum Governorate lies 103 km south-west of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Faiyum Governorate is called about 3 minutes later than in Cairo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Faiyum Governorate.
Finding the Qibla from Faiyum Governorate
Qibla from Faiyum Governorate: 131.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,274 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Faiyum Governorate is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Faiyum Governorate during Ramadan
For those fasting in Faiyum Governorate, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:05 AM on the first day, 12 h 26 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:02 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 Faiyum Governorate
Faiyum Governorate is one of the regions of Egypt. Its main city, Faiyum Governorate, lies at 29.3000° N, 30.6000° E. The region has 7 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Faiyum Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at al Fayyūm
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Egypt
- Coordinates
- 29.30000, 30.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 131.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,274 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Faiyum Governorate
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Faiyum Governorate comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Faiyum Governorate (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Faiyum Governorate
- Prayer times in Al Fayyum519,047
- Sinnūris133,532
- Salah times Ibshawāy86,186
- Iţsā74,357
- Prayer times in Ţāmiyah73,070
- Al Wāsiţah57,870
- Salah times Yūsuf aṣ-Ṣiddīq23,965
Nearby cities to Faiyum Governorate
- Beni Suweif Governorate49 km · south-east
- Giza Governorate89 km · north-east
- Qalyubia Governorate128 km · north-east
- Cairo Governorate131 km · north-east
- Monufia Governorate139 km · north
- Minya Governorate147 km · south
Prayer times in Faiyum Governorate: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Faiyum Governorate?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Faiyum Governorate?
The Qibla in Faiyum Governorate is 131.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,274 km away.
How long is the fast in Faiyum Governorate during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 26 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Faiyum Governorate?
Fajr in Faiyum Governorate changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Faiyum Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 8:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.