Regional capital · Balqa Governorate
Prayer times in Salt
Muslims living in Salt can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Salt is a regional capital in Jordan, in Balqa Governorate, with about 107,874 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Salt
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Salt
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Salt
Prayer times in Salt vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:51 AM and Maghrib at 7:51 PM, for a day of 14 h 15 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:06 AM and Maghrib to 5:42 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 03 min. That is a difference of 4 h 12 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:31 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 | 7:33 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:04 PM |
Compared with Amman, Dhuhr in Salt comes roughly 1 minute later than in Amman, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Salt is 20 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Salt
The Qibla in Salt is at 160.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,248 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 160.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Salt
For those fasting in Salt, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 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. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:45 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.
About Salt
The coordinates of Salt are 32.0392° N and 35.7272° E. The closest places on our site are Al Fuḩayş (6 km), Māḩiş (7 km), and Ṣuwayliḥ (11 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Balqa Governorate.
- Name
- Salt
- Local name
- As Salţ
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Balqa Governorate, Jordan
- Population
- 107,874
- Coordinates
- 32.03917, 35.72722
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 160.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,248 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Salt
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Salt takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:45 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:19 PM for the majority, 5:36 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Salt (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Salt
- Al Fuḩayş6 km · south-east
- Māḩiş7 km · south-east
- Ṣuwayliḥ11 km · east
- Wadi Al Seer13 km · south-east
- Al Jubayhah16 km · east
- Marj Al Hamam19 km · south-east
- Umm as Summāq21 km · south-east
- Amman23 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Salt
How long is the fast in Salt 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.
Which calculation method is used for Salt?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Salt?
The Qibla in Salt is 160.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,248 km away.
What time is Fajr in Salt?
Fajr in Salt depends on the season: 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.
Do prayer times in Salt differ from Amman?
Yes. Salt is 20 km from Amman, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Salt comes roughly 1 minute later than in Amman.