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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in New Cairo, Egypt

12:51
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fajr 05:12 dhuhr 12:51 asr 16:23 maghrib 19:06 isha 20:36 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in New Cairo

For today, Sep 10, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in New Cairo starts at 12:51. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 12:50, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in New Cairo.

Positioned at 30.03° latitude, New Cairo experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of September, the solar path in New Cairo results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in New Cairo spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 00:09, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 01:50.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in New Cairo:

Islamic Midnight

00:09

Last Third

01:50

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in New Cairo typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4
Fard 4
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

Nearby New Cairo Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Dhuhr congregation in New Cairo.

7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

Sep 10, 2026
28 Rabi’ al-Awwal
12:51
Sep 11, 2026
29 Rabi’ al-Awwal
12:50
Sep 12, 2026
1 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:50
Sep 13, 2026
2 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:50
Sep 14, 2026
3 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:49
Sep 15, 2026
4 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:49
Sep 16, 2026
5 Rabi’ al-Thani
12:49
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 137°

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Dhuhr Prayer in New Cairo — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Dhuhr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in New Cairo.

What time is Dhuhr today in New Cairo?
Dhuhr in New Cairo, Egypt begins today (Thursday, September 10, 2026) at 12:51 local time (Africa/Cairo). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 16:23.
Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?
Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 — the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.
What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?
On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in New Cairo is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 12:51 follows the standard daily structure.
Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.
How does today's Dhuhr time in New Cairo compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Dhuhr in New Cairo was at 12:51 local time — identical to today's 12:51. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
How many rakat is Dhuhr prayer?
Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from New Cairo for Dhuhr?
From New Cairo, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 137° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Dhuhr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?
Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.
Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?
Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 12:51 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in New Cairo.

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