City · Sharqia Province
Prayer times in Abū Ḩammād
This page shows today’s salah times in Abū Ḩammād, Sharqia Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Prayer times in Abū Ḩammād today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Abū Ḩammād prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Abū Ḩammād change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Abū Ḩammād on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:04 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, against only 10 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:20 PM and 9:33 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:51 AM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Abū Ḩammād 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 | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:46 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:20 PM |
Abū Ḩammād is located 69 km north-east of Cairo, so Dhuhr in Abū Ḩammād comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Cairo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Abū Ḩammād.
Qibla in Abū Ḩammād and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Abū Ḩammād: 139.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,299 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Abū Ḩammād remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Abū Ḩammād
For those fasting in Abū Ḩammād, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:35 PM and imsak at 5:01 AM on the first day, 12 h 24 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:57 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Egypt.
About Abū Ḩammād
Abū Ḩammād lies at 30.5377° N, 31.6788° E, in Sharqia Province, in Egypt. The nearest administrative centre is Zagazig, 18 km away. Close by you will find At Tall al Kabīr (10 km), Al Qurayn (10 km), and Bilbeis (17 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Abū Ḩammād
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sharqia Province, Egypt
- Population
- 43,001
- Coordinates
- 30.53766, 31.67875
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 139.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,299 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Abū Ḩammād
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Abū Ḩammād comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:49 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Abū Ḩammād (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Abū Ḩammād
- At Tall al Kabīr10 km · east
- Al Qurayn10 km · north-east
- Bilbeis17 km · south-west
- Hihyā17 km · north-west
- Zagazig18 km · west
- Abū Kabīr21 km · north
- Al Qanāyāt23 km · north-west
- Al Ibrāhīmīyah23 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Abū Ḩammād
What is the Qibla direction in Abū Ḩammād?
The Qibla in Abū Ḩammād is 139.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,299 km away.
How long is the fast in Abū Ḩammād during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 24 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Abū Ḩammād?
Fajr in Abū Ḩammād depends on the season: about 4:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Abū Ḩammād?
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 Abū Ḩammād differ from Cairo?
Yes. Abū Ḩammād is 69 km from Cairo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Abū Ḩammād comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Cairo.