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Prayer times in Gaza Strip
Prayer times in Gaza Strip (Palestine): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Gaza Strip has 14 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Gaza Strip
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gaza Strip
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gaza Strip change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gaza Strip on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 12 min, compared with only 10 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:06 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:41 AM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gaza Strip and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:39 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:11 AM | 6:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 2:25 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:06 PM |
Compared with Şūr Bāhir, Dhuhr in Gaza Strip comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Şūr Bāhir, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Gaza Strip is 92 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gaza Strip
The Qibla in Gaza Strip is at 152.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,238 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 152.5°.
Fasting hours in Gaza Strip during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gaza Strip is around 4:58 AM and iftar at 5:23 PM, for a fast of 12 h 15 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:30 AM and iftar to 5:46 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Gaza Strip
Gaza Strip is one of the regions of Palestine. Its main city, Gaza Strip, lies at 31.4167° N, 34.3333° E. The region has 14 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Gaza Strip
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Palestine
- Coordinates
- 31.41667, 34.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 152.5° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,238 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gaza Strip
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gaza Strip comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:40 PM instead of 4:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:50 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Gaza Strip in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times in the cities of Gaza Strip
- Prayer times in Gaza410,000
- Khan Yunis173,183
- Salah times Jabalia168,568
- Rafah126,305
- Prayer times in Deir el-Balah59,504
- Beit Lahia56,919
- Salah times Beit Hanoun37,392
- An Nuşayrāt36,123
- Prayer times in Al Burayj34,951
- Bani Suheila31,272
- Salah times Al-Qarara19,500
- ‘Abasān al Kabīrah18,163
- Prayer times in Az Zuwāydah16,688
- Shokat as-Sufi15,000
Nearby cities to Gaza Strip
- West Bank91 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gaza Strip
Which calculation method is used for Gaza Strip?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Gaza Strip?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:44 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Gaza Strip differ from Şūr Bāhir?
Yes. Gaza Strip is 92 km from Şūr Bāhir, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gaza Strip is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Şūr Bāhir.
How long is the fast in Gaza Strip during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Gaza Strip?
Fajr in Gaza Strip changes with the seasons: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.