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Prayer times in Balqa Governorate
This page gives today’s prayer times in Balqa Governorate, a region of Jordan, together with links to the 4 cities of Balqa Governorate that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Balqa Governorate; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Balqa Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Balqa Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Balqa Governorate change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Balqa Governorate on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 15 min, against only 10 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 9:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:30 PM and 12:45 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Balqa Governorate and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:32 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:34 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:04 PM |
Compared with Amman, Dhuhr in Balqa Governorate is called about 1 minute later than in Amman, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Balqa Governorate is 24 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Balqa Governorate
From Balqa Governorate you pray towards the south, at an angle of 159.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,246 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Balqa Governorate and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Balqa Governorate
Fasting in Balqa Governorate, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:46 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Jordan.
Where Balqa Governorate is located
Balqa Governorate is one of the regions of Jordan. Its main city, Balqa Governorate, lies at 32.0000° N, 35.6667° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Balqa Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at al Balqā’
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Jordan
- Coordinates
- 32.00000, 35.66667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 159.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,246 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Balqa Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Balqa Governorate is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:19 PM for the majority, 5:36 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 keep your prayers on time in Balqa Governorate and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Balqa Governorate
- Prayer times in Ṣuwayliḥ151,016
- Salt107,874
- Salah times Al Fuḩayş18,916
- Māḩiş17,754
Prayer times near Balqa Governorate
- Jerash Governorate36 km · north-east
- Ajloun38 km · north
- Zarqa Governorate40 km · east
- Madaba Governorate46 km · south
- Irbid Governorate58 km · north
- Amman Governorate78 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Balqa Governorate
When is Fajr in Balqa Governorate?
Fajr in Balqa Governorate changes with the seasons: about 3:51 AM on 21 June and about 6:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Balqa Governorate?
The Qibla in Balqa Governorate is 159.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,246 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Balqa Governorate?
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.
How long is the fast in Balqa Governorate 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.
When is Maghrib in Balqa Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 7:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.