Prayer times in Egypt
Choose your city to see today's prayer times, the monthly timetable, the Ramadan 2027 timetable and the Qibla direction. Times for Egypt use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method by default.
Major cities
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Giza
- Shubra al Khaymah
- Port Said
- Suez
- Madinat an Nasr
- Al Mansurah
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Tanta
- Assiut
- Al Fayyum
Ramadan 2027 suhoor and iftar times in Egypt
First and 29th day of Ramadan 1448 (expected to begin Monday, February 8, 2027). Open a city for the full 30-day timetable.
| City | Day 1 suhoor ends | Day 1 iftar | Day 29 iftar | Day 1 fast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 5:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 5:59 PM | 12h 25m |
| Alexandria | 5:19 AM | 5:42 PM | 6:04 PM | 12h 23m |
| Giza | 5:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 5:59 PM | 12h 25m |
| Shubra al Khaymah | 5:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 5:59 PM | 12h 25m |
| Port Said | 5:10 AM | 5:32 PM | 5:54 PM | 12h 23m |
| Suez | 5:08 AM | 5:33 PM | 5:54 PM | 12h 25m |
| Madinat an Nasr | 5:13 AM | 5:38 PM | 5:59 PM | 12h 25m |
| Al Mansurah | 5:13 AM | 5:36 PM | 5:58 PM | 12h 23m |
| Al Mahallah al Kubra | 5:14 AM | 5:37 PM | 5:59 PM | 12h 23m |
| Tanta | 5:15 AM | 5:38 PM | 6:00 PM | 12h 23m |
Qibla direction from cities in Egypt
| City | Qibla (from true north) | Distance to Makkah |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo | 136.25° SE | 1,288 km |
| Alexandria | 135.43° SE | 1,468 km |
| Giza | 135.92° SE | 1,286 km |
| Shubra al Khaymah | 136.46° SE | 1,293 km |
| Port Said | 143.84° SE | 1,326 km |
| Suez | 140.78° SE | 1,199 km |
| Madinat an Nasr | 136.44° SE | 1,285 km |
| Al Mansurah | 139.8° SE | 1,360 km |
| Al Mahallah al Kubra | 138.86° SE | 1,368 km |
| Tanta | 137.73° SE | 1,363 km |
Calculation method used in Egypt
Prayer times for Egypt are calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (Fajr at 19.5° below the horizon, Isha at 17.5°). You can change the method and the Asr school on any city page.
Frequently asked questions
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Egypt?
We use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (Fajr at 19.5° below the horizon, Isha at 17.5°), the most widely used standard in Egypt.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Egypt?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. Some countries and communities follow local moon sighting, so the start can differ by a day.