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Pearl of the Mediterranean Qaitbay Citadel — Pharos Lighthouse Site Bibliotheca Alexandrina — Ancient Library

Prayer Times in Alexandria – Egypt

Alexandria Governorate — Arab Republic of Egypt

Monday, March 2, 2026 | Egypt Eastern European Time (UTC+2)

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Alexandria — 31.2001°N, 29.9187°E Egyptian Survey Authority Method | Verified Data
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Qibla Direction

141°

From Alexandria toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah (SE) — ~1,420 km

Alexandria Egypt Prayer Times – Complete Guide 2026

Alexandria Egypt prayer times are calculated using the official Egyptian General Authority of Survey method with exact coordinates (31.2001°N, 29.9187°E) and Egypt local time EET/UTC+2 (EEST/UTC+3 in summer DST). Alexandria is the Pearl of the Mediterranean and Egypt's second-largest city with over 5.2 million people.

The Qibla direction from Alexandria is 141° (southeast) toward Makkah, ~1,420 km away. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria is home to Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque (Alexandria's largest mosque — 18,000 capacity), Qaitbay Citadel (site of the Pharos Lighthouse — one of the Seven Wonders), the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and Montaza Palace.

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Alexandria Highlights

  • Pearl of the Mediterranean (5.2M+)
  • Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi — Alexandria's largest mosque
  • Qaitbay Citadel — Pharos Lighthouse site (7 Wonders)
  • Bibliotheca Alexandrina — symbol of knowledge
  • Alexandria Corniche — 20km Mediterranean waterfront
  • Egyptian Survey Authority calculation method

Rakahs Guide – How Many Rakahs in Each Prayer?

Fajr
الفجر
4
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 2
Fard 2
Dhuhr
الظهر
10
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 4
Fard 4
Sunnah After 2
Asr
العصر
8
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 4
Fard 4
Maghrib
المغرب
5
Rakahs
Fard 3
Sunnah After 2
Isha
العشاء
13
Rakahs
Sunnah Before 4
Fard 4
Sunnah After 2
Witr 3
Qaitbay Citadel — Pharos Lighthouse 7 Wonders Bibliotheca Alexandrina — Symbol of Knowledge

Alexandria – Pearl of the Mediterranean Since 331 BC

Alexander the Great founded Alexandria in 331 BC on Egypt's northern Mediterranean coast, making it the capital of the Hellenistic world and the greatest Mediterranean port. It hosted the legendary Library of Alexandria — the greatest repository of human knowledge in antiquity — and the Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, whose site is now occupied by the magnificent Qaitbay Citadel. Islam entered Alexandria in 642 AD under Amr ibn al-As, and the city became a leading Islamic centre on the Mediterranean.

Alexandria is adorned with its iconic 20km Mediterranean Corniche waterfront, Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque (the city's largest with 18,000 capacity), the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina (2002), the National Museum, and Montaza Palace. Prayer times follow Egypt time EET/UTC+2 in winter and EEST/UTC+3 in summer.

Citadel
Qaitbay Citadel — Pharos Lighthouse site
Library
Bibliotheca Alexandrina — opened 2002
Abu Abbas
Largest mosque — 18,000 capacity
Corniche
20km Mediterranean waterfront
Montaza
Montaza Palace & Royal Gardens
Timezone
EET — UTC+2 — Summer DST UTC+3

Alexandria Mosques Interactive Map

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Top 4 Mosques in Alexandria Egypt

Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque

مسجد أبو العباس المرسي

4.9
87,000
18,000 capacity Open for prayers

The Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque is the largest and most iconic mosque in Alexandria, located on the magnificent Alexandria Corniche waterfront overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Built in 1775 and extensively renovated in the early 20th century, it is dedicated to Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi (1219–1287 AD), the Andalusian Sufi scholar and one of the most beloved saints of Alexandria, who spent his life spreading Islamic scholarship and spirituality along the Egyptian coast. The mosque features four stunning minarets, an enormous central dome, elaborate Moorish-Andalusian ornamentation, and a capacity of 18,000 worshippers. It is the spiritual heart of Alexandria and the city's most recognizable Islamic landmark, drawing millions of visitors and pilgrims annually.

Anfoushi, Alexandria Corniche, Alexandria, Egypt

Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM

Al-Mursi Abu al-Abbas Mosque Annex — Anfoushi Grand

مسجد الأنفوشي الكبير — الإسكندرية

4.7
31,000
9,000 capacity Open for prayers

The Anfoushi Grand Mosque is one of the principal mosques serving the historic Anfoushi waterfront district of Alexandria — the ancient quarter stretching from the Eastern Harbour to the Fort of Qaitbay. Anfoushi is among the oldest continuously inhabited neighbourhoods in Alexandria, known for its authentic Egyptian seafaring character, traditional architecture, and close proximity to the Mediterranean. The mosque serves the large Muslim community of fishermen, merchants, and families who have lived in this coastal district for generations, hosting full daily prayers, Friday Jummah, Eid prayers, and extensive Ramadan programs.

Anfoushi District, Alexandria, Egypt

Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM

Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque

مسجد القائد إبراهيم

4.8
42,000
11,000 capacity Open for prayers

The Al-Qaed Ibrahim Mosque is one of the most prominent mosques in central Alexandria, standing majestically at Saad Zaghloul Square in the heart of the city's downtown district, overlooking the Alexandria Corniche and the Mediterranean Sea. Built in 1954 and named after General Ibrahim Orabi's historic struggle, it is a striking example of Islamic architecture blending classical and modern Egyptian design. With a capacity of 11,000 worshippers, it serves the dense population of Alexandria's central districts, including Raml Station, Mansheyya, and Chatby. Its prominent location makes it one of the most visible and visited mosques in all of Alexandria.

Saad Zaghloul Square, Downtown Alexandria, Egypt

Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM

Sidi Bishr Mosque — Eastern Alexandria

مسجد سيدي بشر — شرق الإسكندرية

4.7
27,000
7,500 capacity Open for prayers

The Sidi Bishr Mosque is a beloved landmark in eastern Alexandria, located in the vibrant Sidi Bishr district on the Mediterranean coast between Sporting and Montaza. Named after Bishr ibn al-Harith al-Hafi, a revered Islamic scholar and Sufi saint, the mosque serves one of Alexandria's most densely populated and economically active eastern coastal districts. The Sidi Bishr neighbourhood is known for its lively beach atmosphere, traditional markets, and a large working-class and middle-class Muslim community. The mosque provides seven thousand five hundred worshippers' capacity and plays a central role in the spiritual life of eastern Alexandria's coastline communities.

Sidi Bishr District, Eastern Alexandria, Egypt

Jummah
12:30 PM
Eid
07:00 AM

Alexandria Egypt Monthly Prayer Calendar – March 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions — Alexandria Prayer Times

What time is prayer in Alexandria Egypt today?
Alexandria prayer times change daily. Check the live table above in Egypt time EET/UTC+2. Calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
What timezone is Alexandria Egypt in?
Alexandria operates on Eastern European Time EET/UTC+2 in winter and EEST/UTC+3 in summer. Egypt observes daylight saving time seasonally.
What is the Qibla direction from Alexandria Egypt?
The Qibla direction from Alexandria is 141° (southeast) toward Makkah Al-Mukarramah, approximately 1,420 km away.
What is the largest mosque in Alexandria Egypt?
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Anfoushi is Alexandria's largest mosque with 18,000 capacity. Built in 1775 AD and renovated in the 20th century, it is the city's most prominent Islamic landmark.
Why is Alexandria called the Pearl of the Mediterranean?
Alexandria has a 20km Mediterranean Corniche, over 2,300 years of heritage since 331 BC, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, and Abu al-Abbas Mosque — uniquely blending ancient, Islamic, and Mediterranean culture.
What prayer calculation method is used in Alexandria?
Egypt officially uses the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method — Fajr 19.5° and Isha 17.5°. Applied in Alexandria and all Egyptian governorates.

Alexandria Landmarks & Points of Interest

Citadel of Qaitbay — Site of Pharos Lighthouse (7 Wonders)
Bibliotheca Alexandrina — Modern Library of Alexandria
Montaza Palace & Royal Gardens — Mediterranean Coast
Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque — Largest in Alexandria
Alexandria Corniche — 20km Mediterranean Waterfront
Roman Amphitheatre — Kom el-Dikka
Alexandria National Museum
Stanley Bridge — Eastern Alexandria
Pompey's Pillar — Roman Monument
Alexandria Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa

Alexandria Districts & Neighborhoods

Anfoushi Raml Station Montaza Sidi Bishr Sporting Miami Beach Smouha Louran Agami Borg el-Arab

Cities Near Alexandria

Cairo

القاهرة

220 km — SE

Damanhour

دمنهور

65 km — E

Marsa Matruh

مرسى مطروح

290 km — W

Tanta

طنطا

120 km — SE

Alexandria Egypt City Information

Population
5,200,000+
Area
2,679 km²
Elevation
32 m
Founded
331 BC
Timezone
EET UTC+2
Qibla
141°
Calc. Method
Egyptian Survey Auth.
Madhab
Shafi'i

About Alexandria Egypt – Pearl of the Mediterranean

Alexandria is Egypt's second-largest city and its primary Mediterranean port, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC on Egypt's northern coast. With a population exceeding 5.2 million, it has been one of the most important cultural and intellectual centres in the ancient and Islamic world. Alexandria is home to the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (modern revival of the ancient Library of Alexandria), the Citadel of Qaitbay built on the site of the legendary Pharos Lighthouse — one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World — Montaza Palace and Royal Gardens, Stanley Bridge, the Roman Amphitheatre (Kom el-Dikka), and the magnificent Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque, the largest and most beautiful mosque in Alexandria. Prayer times in Alexandria are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method at local time EET/UTC+2 (EEST/UTC+3 in summer).

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Alexandria, Egypt EET UTC+2 Qibla: 141° Qaitbay Citadel — Mediterranean Corniche