Capital city · Amman Governorate
Prayer times in Amman
This page shows today’s salah times in Amman, Amman Governorate, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method, which is commonly used in Jordan.
Today’s prayer times in Amman
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Amman
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Amman by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Amman move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:50 AM on 21 June and 6:05 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 14 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:41 PM and 7:50 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 15 min around the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 04 min in 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 | 5:19 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:03 PM |
Amman is the capital of Jordan, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities in the east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Jordan.
Qibla direction in Amman
The Qibla in Amman is at 160.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,233 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 160.9°.
Fasting hours in Amman during Ramadan
Ramadan in Amman: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:52 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 PM, about 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 52 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Amman
The coordinates of Amman are 31.9552° N and 35.9450° E. The closest places on our site are Al Jubayhah (8 km), Khuraybat as Sūq (9 km), and Marj Al Hamam (11 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Amman Governorate.
- Name
- Amman
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Amman Governorate, Jordan
- Population
- 1,275,857
- Coordinates
- 31.95522, 35.94503
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 160.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,233 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Amman
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Amman comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:35 PM instead of 4:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Amman (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Amman
- Al Jubayhah8 km · north-west
- Khuraybat as Sūq9 km · south
- Marj Al Hamam11 km · south-west
- Saḩāb11 km · south-east
- Umm as Summāq12 km · south-west
- Russeifa12 km · north-east
- Wadi Al Seer12 km · west
- Ṣuwayliḥ12 km · north-west
Prayer times in Amman: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Amman?
The Qibla in Amman is 160.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,233 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Amman?
We use the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Amman?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Amman?
Fajr in Amman depends on the season: about 3:50 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Amman during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.