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Prayer times in Zaafarana
This page shows today’s salah times in Zaafarana, Red Sea, 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 use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is commonly used in Egypt.
Adhan times in Zaafarana today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Zaafarana
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Zaafarana by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zaafarana on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h, against only 10 h 17 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:51 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zaafarana and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:39 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:37 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:18 PM |
Compared with Cairo, Dhuhr in Zaafarana comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Cairo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zaafarana is 173 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Zaafarana
The Qibla in Zaafarana is at 138.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,117 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 138.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zaafarana
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zaafarana is at about 4:57 AM and iftar at 5:33 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:31 AM and iftar to 5:54 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Zaafarana is located
The coordinates of Zaafarana are 29.1101° N and 32.6601° E. The nearest cities on our site are Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah (62 km), Ain Sukhna (64 km), and Ras Gharib (93 km). Suez, the nearest administrative centre, is 97 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Red Sea.
- Name
- Zaafarana
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Red Sea, Egypt
- Population
- 46,993
- Coordinates
- 29.11007, 32.66012
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 138.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,117 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zaafarana
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zaafarana takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:57 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:42 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zaafarana and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Zaafarana
- Al ‘Ayn as Sukhnah62 km · north-west
- Ain Sukhna64 km · north-west
- Ras Gharib93 km · south-east
- Suez97 km · north
- El-Tor135 km · south-east
- Fāyīd138 km · north
- Aţfīḩ140 km · west
- Aş Şaff143 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zaafarana
What time is Fajr in Zaafarana?
Fajr in Zaafarana depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zaafarana during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 27 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 Zaafarana?
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 Zaafarana?
The Qibla in Zaafarana is 138.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,117 km away.
When is Maghrib in Zaafarana?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 7:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.