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Prayer times in Alexandria
Alexandria, Egypt: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 04:37 | 06:05 | 12:09 | 15:36 | 18:12 | 19:30 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 04:08 | 05:57 | 13:03 | 16:41 | 20:07 | 21:43 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:20 | 06:48 | 12:54 | 16:20 | 18:58 | 20:16 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 05:21 | 06:55 | 11:59 | 14:44 | 17:02 | 18:26 |
Method: Egyptian General Authority of Survey, Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 10 h 07 min in winter to 14 h 10 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Africa/Cairo).
Qibla from Alexandria
The Qibla bearing is 135.4° from true north (to the south-east), and the Kaaba is about 1,467 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 31.2° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Alexandria is listed with the method that is commonly used in Egypt. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Alexandria?
135.4° from true north, to the south-east. The distance to the Kaaba is about 1,467 km.
Which calculation method is used for Alexandria?
This page uses Egyptian General Authority of Survey, a common choice in Egypt. You can change it in the app.