--- title: "Al-Azhar Mosque — Cairo | Prayer Times & Jummah" description: "Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo — Jummah at 12:30 PM. Address, facilities and today's Fajr to Isha prayer times for Cairo, updated daily." url: https://globalprayertimes.org/egypt/cairo/al-azhar-mosque/ source: Global Prayer Times --- # Al-Azhar Mosque — Cairo | Prayer Times & Jummah Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo — Jummah at 12:30 PM. Address, facilities and today's Fajr to Isha prayer times for Cairo, updated daily. Cairo, Egypt Al-Azhar Mosque 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. Friday, 14th August 2026 · Details last verified 14 August 2026 Cairo prayer times · Egypt · Directions (OpenStreetMap) Quick Answer Jummah (Friday prayer) at Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo, Egypt is held at 12:30 PM. The mosque is located at El-Azhar St, Islamic Cairo, Cairo. Today's Cairo prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times. Next prayer in Cairo, Egypt Today in Cairo Fajr 04:47 · Dhuhr 12:59 · Asr 16:37 · Maghrib 19:37 · Isha 21:01 Live countdown after the page loads Cairo prayer times today Begins = start of each prayer window for Cairo. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation) — usually 10–30 minutes later. 🌅 Fajr 04:47 ☀️ Sunrise 06:21 🌤️ Dhuhr 12:59 🌇 Asr 16:37 🌆 Maghrib 19:37 🌙 Isha 21:01 Egypt official method · Updated Friday, 14th August 2026 Set prayer reminders Today Calculation method Fajr 04:47 Sunrise 06:21 Dhuhr 12:59 Asr 16:37 Maghrib 19:37 Isha 21:01 About Al-Azhar Mosque Al-Azhar Mosque was built between 970 and 972 CE by Jawhar al-Siqilli on the orders of the Fatimid Caliph al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah. It quickly became the principal mosque of Fatimid Cairo. The adjacent Al-Azhar University, established in 988 CE, is considered the world's oldest continuously operating university and remains the supreme authority of Sunni Islam worldwide. The mosque has been expanded by successive dynasties and today features five minarets representing different architectural eras. Address El-Azhar St, Islamic Cairo, Cairo Founded 970 Jummah 12:30 PM Capacity 20,000 worshippers Website azhar.edu.eg Facilities Women's prayer area Frequently asked questions Can tourists visit Al-Azhar Mosque? Yes, Al-Azhar is open to non-Muslim visitors outside prayer times. Modest dress is required; abayas are available at the entrance for female visitors. What is Al-Azhar's significance? Al-Azhar is the foremost seat of Sunni Islamic scholarship in the world. Its fatwas and religious opinions are followed by hundreds of millions of Muslims globally. What are the prayer times at Al-Azhar Mosque today? Prayer times at Al-Azhar Mosque follow the Cairo, Egypt timetable shown on this page. Times are calculated using the region-appropriate method for Egypt and update daily. What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Al-Azhar Mosque? Jummah at Al-Azhar Mosque is at 12:30 PM. Times can shift seasonally — confirm directly with the mosque before attending. Where is Al-Azhar Mosque? Al-Azhar Mosque is at El-Azhar St, Islamic Cairo, Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. Is there a women's prayer area at Al-Azhar Mosque? Yes, Al-Azhar Mosque has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements. Is there parking at Al-Azhar Mosque? Parking availability near Al-Azhar Mosque varies by location in Cairo. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available. Other mosques in Cairo Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan Cairo, Egypt 📍 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 Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗ Ibn Tulun Mosque Cairo, Egypt 📍 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 Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗ ← Back to Cairo prayer times Browse all mosques Embed Cairo prayer times on your site Free iframe widget — no API key. Paste into your mosque website, WordPress, or blog. Preview widget ↗ More embed options → This is a free service from Elite Digital Agency . Voluntary support keeps Global Prayer Times free for everyone. Support if you can . — Global Prayer Times. Source: https://globalprayertimes.org/egypt/cairo/al-azhar-mosque/