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Prayer times in Deir el-Balah
This page shows today’s prayer times in Deir el-Balah, Gaza Strip, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Palestine.
Adhan times in Deir el-Balah today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Deir el-Balah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Deir el-Balah change through the year
Prayer times in Deir el-Balah vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:59 AM and Maghrib at 7:50 PM, giving a day of 14 h 12 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:10 AM and Maghrib to 4:44 PM, and the day is just 10 h 06 min. The difference 4 h 06 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| 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 | 5:38 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 | 5:10 AM | 6:37 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:25 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:06 PM |
Compared with Şūr Bāhir, Dhuhr in Deir el-Balah comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Şūr Bāhir, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Deir el-Balah is 91 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Deir el-Balah and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Deir el-Balah: 152.6° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,238 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Deir el-Balah is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Deir el-Balah
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Deir el-Balah 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 is around 4:30 AM and iftar to 5:46 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Deir el-Balah
The coordinates of Deir el-Balah are 31.4183° N and 34.3493° E. The nearest cities on our site are Az Zuwāydah (4 km), Al-Qarara (5 km), and An Nuşayrāt (5 km). Khan Yunis, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Gaza Strip.
- Name
- Deir el-Balah
- Local name
- Dayr al Balaḩ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gaza Strip, Palestine
- Population
- 59,504
- Coordinates
- 31.41834, 34.34933
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 152.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,238 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Deir el-Balah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Deir el-Balah comes about 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Deir el-Balah and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Deir el-Balah
- Az Zuwāydah4 km · north-east
- Al-Qarara5 km · south
- An Nuşayrāt5 km · north-east
- Al Burayj6 km · north-east
- Bani Suheila9 km · south
- Khan Yunis10 km · south-west
- ‘Abasān al Kabīrah11 km · south
- Gaza14 km · north-east
Prayer times in Deir el-Balah: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Deir el-Balah?
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.
What time is Fajr in Deir el-Balah?
Fajr in Deir el-Balah depends on the season: about 3:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Deir el-Balah?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Deir el-Balah?
The Qibla in Deir el-Balah is 152.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,238 km away.
How long is the fast in Deir el-Balah during Ramadan?
About 12 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.