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Prayer times in Qena Governorate
Prayer times in Qena Governorate (Egypt): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Qena Governorate has 12 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Qena Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Qena Governorate prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Qena Governorate
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Qena Governorate on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:19 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 45 min, compared with only 10 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 9:11 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:47 AM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Qena Governorate and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:19 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:43 PM | 9:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:02 AM | 6:31 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:43 PM | 5:03 PM | 6:22 PM |
Qena Governorate is located 494 km south of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Qena Governorate is called roughly 6 minutes earlier 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 Qena Governorate.
Finding the Qibla from Qena Governorate
From Qena Governorate you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 122.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 868 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Qena Governorate and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Qena Governorate during Ramadan
Ramadan in Qena Governorate: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:37 PM, about 12 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 40 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Qena Governorate is located
Qena Governorate is one of the regions of Egypt. Its main city, Qena Governorate, is at 25.8167° N, 32.7833° E. The region has 12 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Qena Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at Qinā
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Egypt
- Coordinates
- 25.81667, 32.78333
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 122.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 868 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Qena Governorate
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Qena Governorate comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:35 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:56 AM 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 at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Qena Governorate and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Qena Governorate
- Prayer times in Esna462,787
- Qina252,883
- Salah times Qūş84,386
- Armant78,695
- Prayer times in Farshūţ71,013
- Dishnā64,744
- Salah times Nag Hammâdi59,601
- Al Waqf34,723
- Prayer times in Naqādah26,774
- Qifţ24,010
- Salah times Jarājūs20,427
- Abū Ţisht18,194
Nearby cities to Qena Governorate
- Luxor Governorate47 km · south
- Sohag Governorate137 km · north-west
- Asyut Governorate179 km · north-west
- Red Sea182 km · north-east
- Aswan Governorate215 km · south
- Minya Governorate306 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qena Governorate
Do prayer times in Qena Governorate differ from Cairo?
Yes. Qena Governorate is 494 km from Cairo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Qena Governorate comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Cairo.
What is the Qibla direction in Qena Governorate?
The Qibla in Qena Governorate is 122.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 868 km away.
When is Fajr in Qena Governorate?
Fajr in Qena Governorate depends on the season: about 4:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Qena 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.
When is Maghrib in Qena Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:03 PM on 21 December and 7:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.