Alexandria Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Alexandria, Egypt: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Alexandria
- Fajr: 4:22 AM
- Sunrise: 6:07 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:07 PM
- Asr: 4:45 PM
- Maghrib: 8:06 PM
- Isha: 9:38 PM
Islamic Resources for Alexandria
About Alexandria
Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city after Cairo and the country's principal seaport, stretching about 40 kilometres along the Mediterranean coast at the western edge of the Nile Delta. Home to roughly 4 million people in the Alexandria Governorate, it was founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great and grew into one of the ancient world's leading centres of science, culture, and scholarship. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Alexandria lies at the western edge of the Nile River Delta, extending about 40 kilometres along Egypt's northern coast on the Mediterranean Sea. Sitting at essentially sea level, it serves as Egypt's principal seaport and is the largest city on the Mediterranean coast, as well as the second-largest city in the country after Cairo. It is the capital of the Alexandria Governorate, with a population of around 4 million.
Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria is one of the largest and most important cities of antiquity and was historically a leading hub for science, culture, and scholarship. That long heritage, combined with its coastal setting and role as a major port, continues to shape the modern city's character and daily rhythm.
Prayer Times in Alexandria
Alexandria observes Egypt's time zone (Africa/Cairo), and because Egypt applies daylight saving time, the clock shifts forward in the warmer months and back in the cooler ones, so prayer times here move both with the seasons and with the seasonal clock change. At about 31 degrees north the seasonal swing is moderate: long summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later into the evening, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib into the late afternoon. Times on this page are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, the standard for Egypt.
Ramadan in Alexandria
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Alexandria runs from Fajr to Maghrib, so the precise length of each fasting day depends on where in the year Ramadan falls. Because Egypt observes daylight saving time, the clock times for suhoor and iftar can shift when the seasonal change takes effect, even though the underlying sun-based timings move gradually from day to day.
When Ramadan falls in summer, Alexandria's longer daylight hours make for extended fasting days, with Maghrib and iftar arriving well into the evening. In winter the days are shorter, bringing Maghrib into the late afternoon and easing the length of the fast. Throughout the month, the city's mosques across its neighbourhoods hold congregational prayers, including the nightly Taraweeh after Isha.
Prayer Time Questions for Alexandria
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Alexandria?
Prayer times for Alexandria use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is the standard calculation method across Egypt.
Does Alexandria observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Alexandria follows Egypt's time zone (Africa/Cairo), and Egypt applies daylight saving time, so the clock moves forward in the warmer months and back in the cooler months. This affects the clock times shown for each prayer.
Which direction is the Qibla from Alexandria?
The Qibla from Alexandria is approximately 135 degrees, to the southeast, facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change through the year in Alexandria?
At about 31 degrees north, Alexandria has a moderate seasonal swing. Summer brings longer days, pushing Fajr earlier and Isha later, while winter has shorter days that bring Maghrib into the late afternoon.
What time zone does Alexandria use for prayer times?
Alexandria uses Egypt's national time zone (Africa/Cairo). With daylight saving in effect, the local clock observes both a standard and a summer offset during the year.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily?
Yes. The times shown reflect the current day's calculations for Alexandria based on the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, so they update as the date changes.
Prayer Time FAQ for Alexandria
What time is Fajr prayer in Alexandria today?
Fajr prayer time in Alexandria today is 4:22 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Alexandria today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Alexandria today is 1:07 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Alexandria today?
Asr prayer time in Alexandria today is 4:45 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Alexandria today?
Maghrib prayer time in Alexandria today is 8:06 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Alexandria today?
Isha prayer time in Alexandria today is 9:38 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Alexandria?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Alexandria, around 1:07 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Alexandria?
The Qibla from Alexandria is 135°, facing south-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Alexandria
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Alexandria is 4:22 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Alexandria is 1:07 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Alexandria is 4:45 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Alexandria is 8:06 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Alexandria is 9:38 PM.
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