City · Qalyubia Governorate
Prayer times in Qahā
Looking for the adhan times in Qahā? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Qahā, Qalyubia Governorate. Every figure is computed for 30.2801° N, 31.2053° E, so the times reflect Qahā itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Qahā
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Qahā
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Qahā change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Qahā move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:07 AM on 21 June and 5:14 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 07 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:59 PM and 8:00 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 06 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 12 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 | 4:33 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:33 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:40 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:22 PM |
Qahā is located 26 km north of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Qahā practically coincides with Cairo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Qahā.
Qibla in Qahā and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Qahā: 136.8° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,308 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Qahā is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Qahā
Ramadan in Qahā: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:38 PM, roughly 12 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Qahā
The coordinates of Qahā are 30.2801° N and 31.2053° E. The nearest cities on our site are Toukh (8 km), Qalyub (11 km), and Shibîn el-Qanâṭir (12 km). Al Khuşūş, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Qalyubia Governorate.
- Name
- Qahā
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Qalyubia Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 36,225
- Coordinates
- 30.28011, 31.20531
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 136.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,308 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Qahā
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Qahā comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:03 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Qahā and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Qahā
- Toukh8 km · north
- Qalyub11 km · south
- Shibîn el-Qanâṭir12 km · east
- Al Qanāţir al Khayrīyah12 km · south-west
- Manshīyat al Qanāţir14 km · south-west
- Al Khānkah17 km · south-east
- Al Khuşūş18 km · south-east
- Shubrā al Khaymah18 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qahā
What time is Fajr in Qahā?
Fajr in Qahā depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Qahā?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 8:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Qahā differ from Cairo?
Yes. Qahā is 26 km from Cairo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Qahā practically coincides with Cairo.
Which calculation method is used for Qahā?
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 Qahā?
The Qibla in Qahā is 136.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,308 km away.