City · Qena Governorate
Prayer times in Qifţ
Residents of and visitors to Qifţ can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Qifţ is a city in Egypt, in Qena Governorate, with about 24,010 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Qifţ
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Qifţ
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Qifţ by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Qifţ on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:18 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 46 min, against only 10 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 9:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Qifţ and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 4:18 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:50 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 | 5:02 PM | 6:22 PM |
Qifţ lies 476 km south of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Qifţ comes about 6 minutes earlier 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 Qifţ.
Qibla in Qifţ and distance to Makkah
In Qifţ you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 124.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 876 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Qifţ 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Qifţ
Ramadan in Qifţ: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:37 PM, roughly 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Qifţ on the map
The coordinates of Qifţ are 25.9985° N and 32.8181° E. The closest places on our site are Qūş (11 km), Naqādah (14 km), and Jarājūs (15 km). Qina, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Qena Governorate.
- Name
- Qifţ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Qena Governorate, Egypt
- Population
- 24,010
- Coordinates
- 25.99845, 32.81808
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 124.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 876 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Qifţ
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Qifţ comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:36 PM instead of 4:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:56 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Qifţ
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qifţ
When is Fajr in Qifţ?
Fajr in Qifţ changes with the seasons: about 4:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Qifţ?
The Qibla in Qifţ is 124.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 876 km away.
How long is the fast in Qifţ during Ramadan?
About 12 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Qifţ?
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.
Do prayer times in Qifţ differ from Cairo?
Yes. Qifţ is 476 km from Cairo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Qifţ is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Cairo.