Regional capital · Mafraq Governorate
Prayer times in Al Mafraq
Muslims living in Al Mafraq can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Al Mafraq is a regional capital in Jordan, in Mafraq Governorate, with about 57,118 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Al Mafraq today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Al Mafraq
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Al Mafraq change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Al Mafraq on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:48 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 17 min, against only 10 h 02 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:02 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Al Mafraq and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:48 AM | 5:29 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:02 PM |
Al Mafraq lies 52 km north-east of Amman, so Dhuhr in Al Mafraq comes about 1 minute earlier than in Amman. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Al Mafraq.
Qibla in Al Mafraq and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Al Mafraq is at 162.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,266 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 162.7°.
Fasting hours in Al Mafraq during Ramadan
Ramadan in Al Mafraq: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 PM, about 12 h 18 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 53 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Al Mafraq
Al Mafraq is located at 32.3429° N, 36.2080° E, in Mafraq Governorate, in Jordan. Close by you will find Az̧ Z̧ulayl (26 km), Jerash (30 km), and Ar Ramtha (30 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Al Mafraq
- Local name
- Mafraq
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Mafraq Governorate, Jordan
- Population
- 57,118
- Coordinates
- 32.34289, 36.20804
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 162.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,266 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Al Mafraq
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Al Mafraq takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:43 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:18 PM for the majority, 5:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Al Mafraq (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Al Mafraq
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al Mafraq
What is the Qibla direction in Al Mafraq?
The Qibla in Al Mafraq is 162.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,266 km away.
Do prayer times in Al Mafraq differ from Amman?
Yes. Al Mafraq is 52 km from Amman, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Al Mafraq is called about 1 minute earlier than in Amman.
Which calculation method is used for Al Mafraq?
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 Fajr in Al Mafraq?
Fajr in Al Mafraq depends on the season: about 3:48 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Al Mafraq?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.