Sharm El Sheikh Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Sharm El Sheikh
- Fajr: 4:15 AM
- Sunrise: 5:55 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:49 PM
- Asr: 4:19 PM
- Maghrib: 7:41 PM
- Isha: 9:10 PM
Islamic Resources for Sharm El Sheikh
About Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh sits on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, along Egypt's Red Sea coast in the South Sinai Governorate. As the administrative hub of the governorate, it anchors a region that also takes in the coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba and the mountainous interior around St. Catherine and Mount Sinai. The city observes prayer times calculated for its position at roughly 27.9 degrees north, using the standard parameters described below.
Prayer Times in Sharm El Sheikh
Prayer times for Sharm El Sheikh are calculated using the method of the Egyptian General Authority of Survey, the standard authority for Egypt, and are shown in the Africa/Cairo time zone. Egypt observes daylight saving time, so clock times shift when the seasonal change takes effect; the live timetable reflects the current local clock automatically. Because the city lies at about 27.9 degrees north, in the subtropical zone, daylight length varies moderately across the year: Fajr and Isha fall earlier and the day is longer in summer, while winter brings shorter days with later dawns and earlier sunsets. The qibla from Sharm El Sheikh points toward Mecca at a bearing of roughly 141 degrees, to the south-southeast.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Sharm El Sheikh
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Sharm El Sheikh?
Times on this page use the method of the Egyptian General Authority of Survey, the standard convention for Egypt, applied to the city's coordinates near 27.9 degrees north on the southern Sinai Peninsula.
What time zone does Sharm El Sheikh use, and does it change during the year?
Sharm El Sheikh follows the Africa/Cairo time zone. Egypt observes daylight saving time, so the local clock shifts during the year; the timetable on this page updates automatically to reflect the current local time.
Which direction is the qibla from Sharm El Sheikh?
From Sharm El Sheikh the qibla points toward the Kaaba in Mecca at a bearing of approximately 141 degrees, which is to the south-southeast.
Prayer Time FAQ for Sharm El Sheikh
What time is Fajr prayer in Sharm El Sheikh today?
Fajr prayer time in Sharm El Sheikh today is 4:15 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Sharm El Sheikh today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Sharm El Sheikh today is 12:49 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Sharm El Sheikh today?
Asr prayer time in Sharm El Sheikh today is 4:19 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Sharm El Sheikh today?
Maghrib prayer time in Sharm El Sheikh today is 7:41 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Sharm El Sheikh today?
Isha prayer time in Sharm El Sheikh today is 9:10 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Sharm El Sheikh?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Sharm El Sheikh, around 12:49 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Sharm El Sheikh?
The Qibla from Sharm El Sheikh is 141°, facing south-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Sharm El Sheikh
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Sharm El Sheikh is 4:15 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Sharm El Sheikh is 12:49 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Sharm El Sheikh is 4:19 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Sharm El Sheikh is 7:41 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Sharm El Sheikh is 9:10 PM.
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