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Prayer times in Tafilah Governorate
Salah times in Tafilah Governorate (Jordan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Tafilah Governorate has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Tafilah Governorate
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Tafilah Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tafilah Governorate by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Tafilah Governorate move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:57 AM on 21 June and 6:05 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 07 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:45 PM and 7:49 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 08 min around the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 09 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:06 PM |
Tafilah Governorate lies 137 km south of Amman, so Dhuhr in Tafilah Governorate is called about 1 minute later 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 Tafilah Governorate.
Qibla direction in Tafilah Governorate
Qibla direction for Tafilah Governorate: 156.8° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,120 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Tafilah Governorate remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Tafilah Governorate during Ramadan
For those fasting in Tafilah Governorate, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 22 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:47 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 Tafilah Governorate is located
Tafilah Governorate is one of the regions of Jordan. Its main city, Tafilah Governorate, is at 30.7500° N, 35.5833° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Tafilah Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at aţ Ţafīlah
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Jordan
- Coordinates
- 30.75000, 35.58333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 156.8° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,120 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tafilah Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tafilah 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 is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:34 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Cities and towns in Tafilah Governorate
Nearby cities to Tafilah Governorate
- Karak49 km · north
- Madaba Governorate93 km · north
- Ma'an Governorate106 km · south-east
- Aqaba114 km · south
- Amman Governorate117 km · north-east
- Balqa Governorate139 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tafilah Governorate
Which calculation method is used for Tafilah 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.
Do prayer times in Tafilah Governorate differ from Amman?
Yes. Tafilah Governorate is 137 km from Amman, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Tafilah Governorate comes roughly 1 minute later than in Amman.
What is the Qibla direction in Tafilah Governorate?
The Qibla in Tafilah Governorate is 156.8° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,120 km away.
How long is the fast in Tafilah Governorate during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Tafilah Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 7:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.