Prayer Times in Egypt Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 8 cities in Egypt, using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Egypt | 5:45 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Aswan Egypt | 5:30 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Cairo Egypt | 5:39 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Giza Egypt | 5:39 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:29 PM |
| Luxor Egypt | 5:31 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:26 PM |
| Mansoura Egypt | 5:39 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:28 PM |
| Port Said Egypt | 5:35 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:24 PM |
| Tanta Egypt | 5:40 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:30 PM |
How prayer times vary across Egypt
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Aswan (5:30 AM) and latest in Alexandria (5:45 AM), a spread of 15 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 6:05 PM in Port Said to 6:14 PM in Alexandria. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in Egypt
The Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (19.5° Fajr, 17.5° Isha) is the national standard in Egypt.
- Method: Egyptian General Authority of Survey, with Fajr at 19.5° and Isha at 17.5°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zone
- Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3 today): Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Mansoura, Port Said, Tanta
First day of Ramadan 2027 in Egypt
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria | 5:19 AM | 5:41 PM | 12h 22m |
| Aswan | 5:03 AM | 5:39 PM | 12h 36m |
| Cairo | 5:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 12h 25m |
| Giza | 5:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 12h 25m |
| Luxor | 5:05 AM | 5:38 PM | 12h 33m |
| Mansoura | 5:13 AM | 5:36 PM | 12h 23m |
| Port Said | 5:09 AM | 5:32 PM | 12h 23m |
| Tanta | 5:14 AM | 5:38 PM | 12h 24m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in Egypt?
The Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (19.5° Fajr, 17.5° Isha) is the national standard in Egypt. This page and every city page use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across Egypt?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Aswan and latest in Alexandria by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 6:05 PM in Port Said to 6:14 PM in Alexandria.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Egypt?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.