Regional capital · Giza Governorate
Prayer times in Giza
Muslims living in Giza can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Giza is a regional capital in Egypt, in Giza Governorate, with about 4,367,343 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Giza today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Giza
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Giza change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Giza on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 05 min, against only 10 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:33 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:53 AM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Giza and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 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 | 5:00 PM | 6:23 PM |
Giza is very close to Cairo (5 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Giza comes at almost exactly the same time as Cairo. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Giza
The Qibla in Giza is at 135.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,286 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 135.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Giza
Fasting in Giza, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 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. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:59 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.
Where Giza is located
Giza is located at 30.0094° N, 31.2086° E, in Giza Governorate, in Egypt. Close by you will find Abū an Numrus (7 km), Cairo (7 km), and Kerdasa (10 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Giza
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Giza Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 4,367,343
- Coordinates
- 30.00944, 31.20861
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 135.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,286 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Giza
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Giza comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:03 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Giza and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Giza
- Abū an Numrus7 km · south
- Cairo7 km · north-east
- Kerdasa10 km · west
- Al Ḩawāmidīyah13 km · south
- Shubrā al Khaymah13 km · north
- Awsīm14 km · north-west
- Al Badrashayn19 km · south
- Qalyub19 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Giza
How long is the fast in Giza 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.
Do prayer times in Giza differ from Cairo?
Hardly: Giza is only 5 km from Cairo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What time is Fajr in Giza?
Fajr in Giza depends on the season: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Giza?
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 Giza?
The Qibla in Giza is 135.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,286 km away.