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Prayer times in Zarqa Governorate
Prayer times in Zarqa Governorate (Jordan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Zarqa Governorate has 3 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Zarqa Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Zarqa Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Zarqa Governorate change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zarqa Governorate on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:49 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 15 min, against only 10 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zarqa Governorate and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:03 PM |
Zarqa Governorate is located 21 km north-east of Amman, so Dhuhr in Zarqa Governorate is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Amman. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zarqa Governorate.
Qibla direction in Zarqa Governorate
Qibla from Zarqa Governorate: 161.7° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,242 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zarqa Governorate is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Zarqa Governorate during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zarqa Governorate: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:52 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:20 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Zarqa Governorate on the map
Zarqa Governorate is one of the regions of Jordan. Its main city, Zarqa Governorate, is at 32.0837° N, 36.0777° E. The region has 3 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Zarqa Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at az Zarqā’
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Jordan
- Coordinates
- 32.08374, 36.07773
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Jordanian Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 161.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,242 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zarqa Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zarqa Governorate is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:43 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Zarqa Governorate and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Zarqa Governorate
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Nearby cities to Zarqa Governorate
- Jerash Governorate24 km · north-west
- Balqa Governorate40 km · west
- Ajloun41 km · north-west
- Irbid Governorate52 km · north-west
- Amman Governorate61 km · south-east
- Madaba Governorate68 km · south-west
Prayer times in Zarqa Governorate: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Zarqa 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Zarqa Governorate?
The Qibla in Zarqa Governorate is 161.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,242 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zarqa 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.
When is Maghrib in Zarqa Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Zarqa Governorate differ from Amman?
Yes. Zarqa Governorate is 21 km from Amman, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Zarqa Governorate is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Amman.