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Prayer times in Alexandria
Looking for the adhan times in Alexandria? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Alexandria, Virginia. Every figure is computed for 38.8048° N, 77.0469° W, which means the times match Alexandria itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Alexandria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Alexandria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Alexandria change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Alexandria on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 53 min, against only 9 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 10:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:06 PM and 1:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alexandria and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:43 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:06 PM | 8:37 PM | 10:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:43 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:09 PM |
Alexandria is very close to Washington D.C. (10 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Alexandria comes at almost exactly the same time as Washington D.C. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Alexandria
The Qibla in Alexandria is at 56.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,639 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 56.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Alexandria
Ramadan in Alexandria: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:38 PM, about 11 h 45 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 12 h 53 min, longer by 68 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Alexandria on the map
Alexandria lies at 38.8048° N, 77.0469° W, in Virginia, in the United States. The nearest administrative centre is Arlington, 10 km away. Nearby places include Glassmanor (4 km), Oxon Hill (5 km), and Rose Hill (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Alexandria
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Virginia, United States
- Population
- 159,467
- Coordinates
- 38.80484, -77.04692
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 56.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 10,639 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alexandria
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Alexandria comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:21 PM instead of 5:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Alexandria, 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.
Prayer times near Alexandria
- Glassmanor4 km · east
- Oxon Hill5 km · east
- Rose Hill6 km · west
- Oxon Hill-Glassmanor6 km · east
- Hybla Valley7 km · south-west
- Fort Hunt8 km · south
- Hillcrest Heights8 km · east
- Lincolnia8 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Alexandria
What is the Qibla direction in Alexandria?
The Qibla in Alexandria is 56.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 10,639 km away.
When is Maghrib in Alexandria?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 8:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Alexandria during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 45 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Alexandria?
Fajr in Alexandria depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Alexandria?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.