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Prayer times in Matruh Governorate
Prayer times in Matruh Governorate (Egypt): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Matruh Governorate has 7 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Matruh Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Matruh Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Matruh Governorate change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Matruh Governorate move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:26 AM on 21 June and 5:30 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 04 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:17 PM and 8:16 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 04 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 14 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:26 AM | 6:12 AM | 1:14 PM | 4:49 PM | 8:16 PM | 9:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:34 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 7:03 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with Cairo, Dhuhr in Matruh Governorate is called about 17 minutes later than in Cairo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 16 minutes later than in the capital. Matruh Governorate is 409 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Matruh Governorate
In Matruh Governorate you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 123.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,586 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Matruh Governorate and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Matruh Governorate
Fasting in Matruh Governorate, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 5:20 AM on the first day, 12 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 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.
About Matruh Governorate
Matruh Governorate is one of the regions of Egypt. Its main city, Matruh Governorate, lies at 29.8000° N, 27.0000° 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. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Matruh Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at Maţrūḩ
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Egypt
- Coordinates
- 29.80000, 27.00000
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 123.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,586 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Matruh Governorate
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Matruh Governorate comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:06 PM instead of 4:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Matruh Governorate, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Matruh Governorate
- Prayer times in Marsá Maţrūḩ176,498
- Sīdī Barānī38,253
- Salah times El Dabaa27,697
- Sīwah25,031
- Prayer times in An-Najaylah19,768
- Al Ḩammām18,407
- Salah times As Sallūm16,545
Prayer times near Matruh Governorate
- Alexandria Governorate296 km · north-east
- Beheira320 km · east
- Faiyum Governorate353 km · east
- Beni Suweif Governorate382 km · east
- Giza Governorate391 km · east
- Monufia Governorate392 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matruh Governorate
How long is the fast in Matruh Governorate during Ramadan?
About 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 Matruh Governorate?
The Qibla in Matruh Governorate is 123.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,586 km away.
Do prayer times in Matruh Governorate differ from Cairo?
Yes. Matruh Governorate is 409 km from Cairo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Matruh Governorate comes about 17 minutes later than in Cairo.
When is Maghrib in Matruh Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 8:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Matruh Governorate?
Fajr in Matruh Governorate depends on the season: about 4:26 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.