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Cairo Prayer Times Today

Daily Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayer times for Cairo, Egypt.

7-Day Prayer Times — Cairo

Hadith of the Day

"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it."

Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5027

About Cairo

Cairo is home to over 20 million people and one of the world's most densely concentrated Muslim communities. The historic district of Islamic Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains hundreds of mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums spanning the Fatimid, Ayyubid, Mamluk, and Ottoman periods. Al-Azhar Mosque, founded in 970 CE, anchors both the neighbourhood and the global Sunni scholarly tradition.

Popular Mosques in Cairo

Al-Azhar Mosque

📍 El-Azhar St, Islamic Cairo, Cairo

One of the oldest and most prestigious mosques in the world, founded in 970 CE by the Fatimid dynasty, and home to Al-Azhar University — the foremost institution of Sunni Islamic learning.

Jummah: 12:30 PM

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

📍 Midan Salah al-Din, Cairo

A masterpiece of Mamluk architecture, built between 1356–1363, widely considered one of the finest Islamic buildings in the world.

Jummah: 12:30 PM

Ibn Tulun Mosque

📍 Sayyida Zeinab, Cairo

The oldest mosque in Cairo surviving in its original form, built in 876–879 CE, with a unique spiral minaret inspired by the Great Mosque of Samarra.

Jummah: 12:30 PM

Cairo Prayer Times — Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr prayer in Cairo today? ▾
Fajr prayer time in Cairo today is calculated using the Karachi (University of Islamic Sciences) calculation method. The exact time changes slightly each day and varies by season. Check the live times above for today's Fajr in Cairo.
How are prayer times calculated for Cairo? ▾
Prayer times for Cairo are calculated using the Aladhan API, which uses your location's coordinates and the calculation method standard for Egypt. The calculation accounts for the sun's position, latitude, longitude, and the angles used to calculate Fajr and Isha. You can customise the method using the settings on the prayer times table.
Can I get prayer time reminders for Cairo? ▾
Yes — click the "Set prayer reminders" button on the prayer times table. This uses your browser's notification system to alert you 5 minutes before each prayer. No app download required; it works directly in your browser.
What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Cairo? ▾
Fajr is the pre-dawn obligatory prayer, offered from the break of dawn until just before sunrise. Sunrise is not a prayer but marks the end of the Fajr prayer time. Muslims should complete Fajr prayer before sunrise. The gap between Fajr and Sunrise varies by season and location.
What are the popular mosques in Cairo? ▾
Cairo has several well-known mosques including Al-Azhar Mosque, Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan, Ibn Tulun Mosque. Each offers daily prayers and Friday (Jummah) services. See the mosque listings below for addresses and details.

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