Cairo Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Cairo, Egypt: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Cairo
- Fajr: 4:22 AM
- Sunrise: 6:05 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:02 PM
- Asr: 4:37 PM
- Maghrib: 7:58 PM
- Isha: 9:28 PM
Islamic Resources for Cairo
About Cairo
Cairo is the capital and largest city of Egypt and the seat of the Cairo Governorate, home to more than 9.8 million people, while the Greater Cairo metropolitan area exceeds 22 million, the largest urban agglomeration in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East. Areas of the modern city have been inhabited for some 6,000 years, and the Giza pyramid complex along with the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis lie within its bounds. For the city's Muslim residents and visitors, this page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times.
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and of the Cairo Governorate, with a population of more than 9.8 million within the city itself and over 22 million across the Greater Cairo metropolitan area, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world and the foremost urban centre of the Arab world, the Middle East, and the African continent. The city stands at a low elevation of about 23 metres on the Nile, near the river's spread into its delta.
The site has an exceptionally deep history: areas of what became Cairo were settled in pre-dynastic and early-dynastic ancient Egypt roughly 6,000 years ago, and the Giza pyramid complex together with the ancient cities of Memphis and Heliopolis lie within the modern city today. Over the centuries Cairo grew into a major centre of Islamic learning and culture, and it remains the political, economic, and cultural heart of Egypt.
Prayer Times in Cairo
Cairo sits at roughly 30°N and keeps Eastern European Time (UTC+2), but unlike most of the region it observes daylight saving, shifting clocks forward in summer. That means prayer times move both with the seasons and with the seasonal clock change, so summer Fajr and Isha read an hour later on the clock than they otherwise would. At this latitude the daylight swing is moderate: longer summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later, 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 across Egypt.
Major Mosques in Cairo
Al-Azhar Mosque
One of the oldest and most renowned mosques in the Islamic world and the historic seat of Al-Azhar, a centre of Islamic learning long associated with the city.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali (Citadel of Cairo)
A landmark Ottoman-era mosque within the historic Citadel of Cairo, prominent on the city's skyline.
Mosque of Ibn Tulun
One of Cairo's oldest surviving mosques and among the largest by area, noted for its distinctive early Islamic architecture.
Ramadan in Cairo
During Ramadan, Cairo's Muslim community observes the daily fast from Fajr (dawn) to Maghrib (sunset), and the exact length of the fasting day depends on the season in which Ramadan falls. Because the city is at about 30°N, summer Ramadans bring longer fasting days while winter Ramadans are noticeably shorter. Cairo's observance of daylight saving time also affects how Suhoor and Iftar fall on the clock when Ramadan occurs in the warmer months.
Across Cairo's many neighbourhoods, the holy month reshapes the daily rhythm: the pre-dawn Suhoor meal precedes Fajr, and families and friends gather to break the fast at Maghrib. Nightly Taraweeh prayers fill mosques across the city after Isha. The Fajr and Maghrib times shown on this page mark the start and end of each day's fast and are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer Time Questions for Cairo
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Cairo?
Prayer times for Cairo on this page are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, the standard method used across Egypt.
Does Cairo observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cairo uses Eastern European Time (UTC+2) and observes daylight saving in summer, moving clocks forward. This shifts the clock times of prayers in the warmer months in addition to the normal seasonal changes.
Which direction is the Qibla from Cairo?
The Qibla from Cairo is approximately 136°, toward the southeast, in the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca.
How do prayer times in Cairo change through the year?
At about 30°N, Cairo has a moderate seasonal swing. Longer summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib into the late afternoon. The live grid above always shows the exact times for today.
What time does the fast begin and end during Ramadan in Cairo?
The daily fast begins at Fajr (dawn) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). The exact times shift through the year, so check the Fajr and Maghrib times shown on this page for each day of Ramadan.
What time zone does Cairo follow?
Cairo follows Eastern European Time (UTC+2), in the Africa/Cairo time zone, and adjusts for daylight saving time during the summer months.
Prayer Time FAQ for Cairo
What time is Fajr prayer in Cairo today?
Fajr prayer time in Cairo today is 4:22 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Cairo today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Cairo today is 1:02 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Cairo today?
Asr prayer time in Cairo today is 4:37 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Cairo today?
Maghrib prayer time in Cairo today is 7:58 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Cairo today?
Isha prayer time in Cairo today is 9:28 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Cairo?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Cairo, around 1:02 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Cairo?
The Qibla from Cairo is 136°, facing south-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Cairo
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Cairo is 4:22 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Cairo is 1:02 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Cairo is 4:37 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Cairo is 7:58 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Cairo is 9:28 PM.
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