Prayer times in Helwan today
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · EET (UTC+2)
Today's times
Maghrib in Helwan today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 5:01 PM (EET). Fajr is at 4:48 AM, Dhuhr 11:39 AM, Asr 2:39 PM and Isha 6:20 PM; tomorrow's Fajr is at 4:48 AM. Times use the Egyptian General Authority method (Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°). The qibla is 136° from true north.
- Egyptian General Authority · 19.5° / 17.5°
- City centre 29.8414; 31.3008
Helwan
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Egyptian General Authority · Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5° Change method This week
Helwan prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov 27 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sun 8 Nov 28 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. Egypt's Dar al-Ifta announces the start of each Hijri month after seeking the crescent, so the actual day may be one earlier or later.
How times shift in Helwan, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 13 min (5:08 PM → 4:55 PM), Fajr moves later by 20 min (4:40 AM → 5:00 AM).
Data: Egyptian General Authority calculation per day. Times in EET; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Helwan
135.67°
from true north, towards the south-east. Simply: face south, then turn 44° to the left.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 1,267 km
- City coordinates
- 29.8414; 31.3008
Qibla 135.67° · south-east
Simply: face south, then turn 44° to the left. · 1,267 km
Cities near Helwan
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Badrashayn | 3 km | 4:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 135.6° |
| Al Hawamidiyah | 8 km | 4:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 135.7° |
| Abu an Numrus | 15 km | 4:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 135.7° |
| Giza | 21 km | 4:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 135.9° |
| 6th of October City | 24 km | 4:49 AM | 5:02 PM | 134.7° |
| Al Ayyat | 25 km | 4:48 AM | 5:01 PM | 134.7° |
| Madinat an Nasr | 25 km | 4:48 AM | 5:00 PM | 136.4° |
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · Egyptian General Authority. Maghrib differs by at most 1 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Helwan today?
5:01 PM (EET) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the Egyptian General Authority method for Helwan's coordinates.
Why can these times differ from my mosque's timetable?
The Egyptian General Authority of Survey calculates and publishes the official prayer times. These times were checked against its 2026 timetables for Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan: every time was within one minute. For congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
The default for Egypt is the Egyptian General Authority method (Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°). The Egyptian General Authority of Survey calculates and publishes the official prayer times. You can change the method under Calculation method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Helwan?
The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 2:39 PM. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to Al Badrashayn and Al Hawamidiyah?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 1 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Helwan?
135.67° from true north, towards the south-east. Face south and turn 44° to the left. The Kaaba is 1,267 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · Egyptian General Authority: Fajr 19.5°, Isha 17.5°; checked against the Egyptian General Authority of Survey's 2026 timetables for Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan (every time within one minute)
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-centre coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate; Dar al-Ifta announces each month after seeking the crescent
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Coordinates · 29.8414; 31.3008 · Africa/Cairo · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0