Regional capital · Minya Governorate
Prayer times in Minya
This page shows today’s salah times in Minya, Minya Governorate, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is commonly used in Egypt.
Today’s prayer times in Minya
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Minya prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Minya
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Minya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:18 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 56 min, compared with only 10 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 9:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:55 AM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Minya and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:36 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:57 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:44 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:27 PM |
Minya lies 222 km south of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Minya is called about 2 minutes later than in 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 Minya.
Finding the Qibla from Minya
The Qibla in Minya is at 127.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,178 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 127.0°.
Fasting hours in Minya during Ramadan
Ramadan in Minya: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:42 PM, roughly 12 h 29 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 44 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Minya is located
The coordinates of Minya are 28.0919° N and 30.7581° E. The nearest cities on our site are Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah (6 km), Banī ‘Ubayd (16 km), and Abū Qurqāş (20 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Minya Governorate.
- Name
- Minya
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Minya Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 283,605
- Coordinates
- 28.09193, 30.75813
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 127.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,178 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Minya
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Minya comes roughly 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:48 PM instead of 4:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Minya (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Minya
- Al-Minyā al-Jadīdah6 km · east
- Banī ‘Ubayd16 km · south
- Abū Qurqāş20 km · south-east
- Samālūţ25 km · north
- Maţāy36 km · north
- Mallawī41 km · south
- Banī Mazār45 km · north
- Dayr Mawās51 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Minya
Which calculation method is used for Minya?
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 Minya?
The Qibla in Minya is 127.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,178 km away.
What time is Fajr in Minya?
Fajr in Minya depends on the season: about 4:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Minya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Minya during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 29 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.