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Prayer times in Al Jahra Governorate
Salah times in Al Jahra Governorate (Kuwait): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Al Jahra Governorate has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Al Jahra Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf method.
Prayer calendar for Al Jahra Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Al Jahra Governorate change through the year
Prayer times in Al Jahra Governorate change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:15 AM and Maghrib at 6:53 PM, for a day of 14 h 02 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:15 AM and Maghrib to 4:56 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 15 min. That is a difference of 3 h 47 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 4:51 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:40 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:37 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:18 PM |
Compared with Kuwait City, Dhuhr in Al Jahra Governorate is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Kuwait City, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Al Jahra Governorate is 48 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Al Jahra Governorate
Qibla from Al Jahra Governorate: 222.3° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,183 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Al Jahra Governorate is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Al Jahra Governorate
For those fasting in Al Jahra Governorate, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:04 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:54 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Kuwait.
Where Al Jahra Governorate is located
Al Jahra Governorate is one of the regions of Kuwait. Its main city, Al Jahra Governorate, is at 29.5000° N, 47.5000° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Al Jahra Governorate
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at al Jahrā’
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kuwait
- Coordinates
- 29.50000, 47.50000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 222.3° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,183 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Al Jahra Governorate
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Al Jahra Governorate comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:58 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, 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 Jahra Governorate (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Salah times across Al Jahra Governorate
- Prayer times in Al Jahra24,281
Nearby cities to Al Jahra Governorate
- Capital Governorate44 km · south-east
- Al Farwaniyah49 km · south-east
- Hawalli58 km · south-east
- Mubārak al Kabīr61 km · south-east
- Al Ahmadi81 km · south-east
Prayer times in Al Jahra Governorate: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Al Jahra Governorate?
Fajr in Al Jahra Governorate depends on the season: about 3:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Al Jahra Governorate differ from Kuwait City?
Yes. Al Jahra Governorate is 48 km from Kuwait City, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Al Jahra Governorate is called about 2 minutes later than in Kuwait City.
Which calculation method is used for Al Jahra Governorate?
We use the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17.5° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Al Jahra Governorate during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Al Jahra Governorate?
The Qibla in Al Jahra Governorate is 222.3° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,183 km away.