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Cairo vs Istanbul

View side-by-side Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha differences. Perfect for travelers, remote workers, and cross-timezone coordination. Monday, June 1, 2026 · Islamic Prayer Times

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Cairo

Egypt
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Local Time
30.0444°, 31.2358° Africa/Cairo
Duration
15h 32m
Istanbul
İstanbul, Turkey
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Local Time
41.0136°, 28.955° Europe/Istanbul
Fasting Duration
16h 58m

Side-by-Side Comparison

Prayer Cairo Istanbul Difference
Fajr
الفجر
4:20 AM 3:32 AM 48m earlier
Sunrise
الشروق
5:54 AM 5:34 AM 20m earlier
Dhuhr
الظهر
12:53 PM 1:02 PM 9m later
Asr
العصر
4:29 PM 5:01 PM 32m later
Maghrib
المغرب
7:52 PM 8:30 PM 38m later
Isha
العشاء
9:26 PM 10:33 PM 67m later

Prayer Time Differences

Fajr
-48m
Dhuhr
+9m
Asr
+32m
Maghrib
+38m
Isha
+67m
Istanbul is earlier Istanbul is later

Frequently Asked Questions for Cairo vs Istanbul

What is the time zone difference between Cairo and Istanbul?

Cairo operates on Africa/Cairo, while Istanbul follows Europe/Istanbul. Differences in local solar transit account for unique prayer timetables in both regions.

Which city has a longer fasting duration today: Cairo or Istanbul?

Today, the daylight fasting duration from Fajr to Maghrib in Cairo is 15h 32m, compared to exactly 16h 58m in Istanbul.

How much earlier is Fajr morning prayer in Cairo than Istanbul?

Due to their geographical coordinates and longitude placement, you can reference the side-by-side table above to dynamically see exactly how many minutes earlier or later Fajr, Maghrib, and all other prayers trigger between Cairo and Istanbul.