Egypt • Africa/Cairo

Cairo Prayer Times

May 18, 2026 — 2 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH

Fajr

04:19

Sunrise

05:59

Dhuhr

12:52

Asr

16:28

Maghrib

19:44

Isha

21:13

About prayer times in Cairo

Today's prayer times in Cairo, Egypt are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority method for latitude 30.0444 and longitude 31.2357. The local timezone is Africa/Cairo.

Fajr begins the spiritual day with the first light. Today's Fajr in Cairo is 04:19, and Dhuhr — the noon prayer when the sun begins to decline — is 12:52. Asr falls in the afternoon at 16:28. Maghrib, which marks the breaking of the fast during Ramadan, occurs at sunset (19:44). Isha, the final prayer of the day, is at 21:13.

Ramadan in Cairo

During Ramadan, the Fajr time becomes the end of sehri (imsak) and Maghrib marks iftar. Both timings come directly from the daily prayer schedule above. Visit our full Ramadan timetable for Cairo for a 30-day calendar of sehri and iftar times.

Islamic life in Cairo

AZAN.NET helps the Muslim community of Cairo stay aligned with the daily prayer schedule, the Hijri calendar, and the direction of the Qibla (currently 136.1° toward the Kaaba in Mecca).

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr in Cairo today?

Today's Fajr time in Cairo is 04:19.

What time is Maghrib (iftar) in Cairo today?

Today's Maghrib (iftar) in Cairo is 19:44.

What is the Qibla direction from Cairo?

The Qibla bearing from Cairo toward the Kaaba is 136.1° (SE), a distance of 1,287 km.

Which calculation method is used here?

By default, this page uses Egyptian General Authority. You can switch using the chips above the prayer times.

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