Prayer times in Cairo
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
| Fajr | 05:17 |
|---|---|
| Sunrise | 06:44 |
| Dhuhr | 12:48 |
| Asr | 16:14 |
| Maghrib | 18:51 |
| Isha | 20:08 |
Which way to face
From Cairo, the Qibla is 136 degrees from true north, measured as a great circle to the Kaaba. A phone compass reads magnetic north, which differs from true north by a few degrees in most places, so treat a compass reading as close rather than exact.
How these times are calculated
These use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey convention, 19.5 degrees for Fajr and 17.5 for Isha. It is the standard in Egypt and much of the region.
Across the year
In Cairo Fajr ranges from 03:47 at the height of summer to 05:34 in deep winter, a spread of about 107 minutes. The shift is gradual, a minute or so every few days, which is why a monthly table is more useful than a single day's figures.
Every day this month in Cairo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 05:02 | 06:32 | 12:56 | 16:28 | 19:18 | 20:38 |
| 2 | 05:03 | 06:32 | 12:56 | 16:28 | 19:17 | 20:36 |
| 3 | 05:03 | 06:33 | 12:55 | 16:27 | 19:15 | 20:35 |
| 4 | 05:04 | 06:33 | 12:55 | 16:27 | 19:14 | 20:33 |
| 5 | 05:05 | 06:34 | 12:55 | 16:26 | 19:13 | 20:32 |
| 6 | 05:06 | 06:35 | 12:54 | 16:26 | 19:12 | 20:31 |
| 7 | 05:06 | 06:35 | 12:54 | 16:25 | 19:11 | 20:29 |
| 8 | 05:07 | 06:36 | 12:54 | 16:24 | 19:09 | 20:28 |
| 9 | 05:08 | 06:36 | 12:53 | 16:24 | 19:08 | 20:27 |
| 10 | 05:08 | 06:37 | 12:53 | 16:23 | 19:07 | 20:25 |
| 11 | 05:09 | 06:37 | 12:53 | 16:22 | 19:06 | 20:24 |
| 12 | 05:10 | 06:38 | 12:52 | 16:22 | 19:04 | 20:23 |
| 13 | 05:10 | 06:38 | 12:52 | 16:21 | 19:03 | 20:21 |
| 14 | 05:11 | 06:39 | 12:52 | 16:20 | 19:02 | 20:20 |
| 15 | 05:12 | 06:39 | 12:51 | 16:20 | 19:01 | 20:19 |
| 16 | 05:12 | 06:40 | 12:51 | 16:19 | 18:59 | 20:17 |
| 17 | 05:13 | 06:40 | 12:51 | 16:18 | 18:58 | 20:16 |
| 18 | 05:14 | 06:41 | 12:50 | 16:18 | 18:57 | 20:14 |
| 19 | 05:14 | 06:42 | 12:50 | 16:17 | 18:56 | 20:13 |
| 20 | 05:15 | 06:42 | 12:49 | 16:16 | 18:54 | 20:12 |
| 21 | 05:16 | 06:43 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 18:53 | 20:11 |
| 22 | 05:16 | 06:43 | 12:49 | 16:15 | 18:52 | 20:09 |
| 23 | 05:17 | 06:44 | 12:48 | 16:14 | 18:51 | 20:08 |
| 24 | 05:17 | 06:44 | 12:48 | 16:13 | 18:49 | 20:07 |
| 25 | 05:18 | 06:45 | 12:48 | 16:12 | 18:48 | 20:05 |
| 26 | 05:19 | 06:45 | 12:47 | 16:11 | 18:47 | 20:04 |
| 27 | 05:19 | 06:46 | 12:47 | 16:11 | 18:46 | 20:03 |
| 28 | 05:20 | 06:47 | 12:47 | 16:10 | 18:44 | 20:01 |
| 29 | 05:21 | 06:47 | 12:46 | 16:09 | 18:43 | 20:00 |
| 30 | 05:21 | 06:48 | 12:46 | 16:08 | 18:42 | 19:59 |
Questions
- What time is Fajr in Cairo tomorrow?
- Fajr is at 05:17 tomorrow in Cairo, computed for the city's own timezone.
- What time is Isha in Cairo today?
- Isha is at 20:08 today. Today's Fajr was 05:17.
- Which direction is the Qibla from Cairo?
- 136 degrees from true north. A phone compass shows magnetic north, which is a few degrees off true north in most places.
- Which calculation method is used for Cairo?
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey. It is the convention most widely followed locally, and the section above explains what it sets.
How do I combine Maghrib and Isha when travelling?
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