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Prayer times in Capital Governorate
Prayer times in Capital Governorate (Kuwait): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Capital Governorate has 2 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Capital Governorate
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Capital Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Capital Governorate change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Capital Governorate on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 02 min, compared with only 10 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 8:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Capital Governorate and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 4:49 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:17 PM |
Capital Governorate is very close to Kuwait City (8 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Capital Governorate comes at almost exactly the same time as Kuwait City. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Capital Governorate and distance to Makkah
In Capital Governorate you pray towards the south-west, at an angle of 224.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,197 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Capital Governorate and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Capital Governorate during Ramadan
Ramadan in Capital Governorate: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:03 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:32 PM, roughly 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 47 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Capital Governorate
Capital Governorate is one of the regions of Kuwait. Its main city, Capital Governorate, lies at 29.3333° N, 47.9167° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Capital Governorate
- Local name
- Al Asimah Governorate
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Kuwait
- Coordinates
- 29.33333, 47.91667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Kuwait Ministry of Awqaf
- Qibla direction
- 224.5° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,197 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Capital Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Capital Governorate takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:56 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:24 PM for the majority, 4:42 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Capital Governorate, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Salah times across Capital Governorate
- Prayer times in Kuwait City60,064
- Ad Dasmah17,585
Prayer times near Capital Governorate
- Al Farwaniyah9 km · south
- Hawalli13 km · east
- Mubārak al Kabīr18 km · south-east
- Al Jahra Governorate44 km · north-west
- Al Ahmadi47 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Capital Governorate
What is the Qibla direction in Capital Governorate?
The Qibla in Capital Governorate is 224.5° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,197 km away.
Do prayer times in Capital Governorate differ from Kuwait City?
Hardly: Capital Governorate is only 8 km from Kuwait City, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Capital Governorate?
Fajr in Capital Governorate changes with the seasons: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Capital 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.
When is Maghrib in Capital Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.