Rafah prayer times are calculated using standard Islamic methods. The city follows the Asia/Gaza timezone. Qibla direction is towards Mecca. For accurate daily timings, refer to the dynamic prayer time table on this page.
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Prayer times – Rafah
Rafah, Palestine • Eastern European Time (UTC+3)
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
Fajr
04:47
Sunrise
06:12
Dhuhr
12:47
Asr
16:23
Isha
20:39
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Sunrise
06:12
Sunset
19:19
Qibla
312.9°
Calculation Methods · Muslim World League
Calculation method based on Muslim World League criteria, used in many European and other countries, uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha
Twilight Angles
Fajr 18 • Isha 17
Madhhab
Shafi
High Latitude Rule
Middle of the Night
Coordinates
31.2972°, 34.2436° • 30 m
Distance to Mecca
1,652 km
Timezone
Eastern European Time (UTC +3)
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Qibla direction
Rafah • 312.9° NW
Angle from North
312.9°
Distance to Mecca
1,230 km
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Rafah Prayer Times
Find accurate prayer times for Rafah, Palestine. Stay updated with Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha timings based on reliable calculation methods.
Muslim Presence in Rafah: Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, has a long-standing Muslim community that forms the majority of its population. The city's Islamic heritage is deeply rooted, with mosques serving as centers for worship and community life. The Muslim presence in Rafah is part of the broader historical and cultural fabric of Palestine, where Islam has been practiced for centuries.
Community and Mosques: The Muslim community in Rafah is served by several mosques and prayer places, both within the city and in nearby areas. Notable among them is the المسجد العمري الكبير (Al-Omari Grand Mosque) in Gaza, a prominent historical mosque. In Rafah itself, Taiba Mosque and Rafah Crossing Mosque are key prayer sites. Other mosques in the region include Al Awda Mosque and Mosque Country, reflecting the widespread implantation of Islamic worship spaces across the Gaza Strip.
Prayer Times in Rafah: Muslims in Rafah observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's location in the Asia/Gaza timezone. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Rafah's latitude. The Qibla direction is towards Mecca, and the distance to Mecca is approximately 1,200 km. The calculation method used ensures accurate timings for the local community.
Prayer times in Rafah shift throughout the year due to changes in daylight hours. Summer days bring earlier Fajr and later Isha, while winter days see later Fajr and earlier Isha. These variations are natural and accounted for in the daily timings.
Prayer Times This Month in August
Prayer times for August in Rafah range between 04:46 and 20:40, with approximate average times: Fajr 04:50, Dhuhr 12:45, Asr 04:20, Maghrib 07:13 and Isha 08:33.
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/21/2026 | 04:46 | 06:12 | 12:47 | 16:23 | 19:20 | 20:40 |
| 8/22/2026 | 04:47 | 06:13 | 12:47 | 16:23 | 19:19 | 20:39 |
| 8/23/2026 | 04:48 | 06:13 | 12:47 | 16:22 | 19:17 | 20:38 |
| 8/24/2026 | 04:49 | 06:14 | 12:46 | 16:22 | 19:16 | 20:36 |
| 8/25/2026 | 04:49 | 06:15 | 12:46 | 16:21 | 19:15 | 20:35 |
| 8/26/2026 | 04:50 | 06:15 | 12:46 | 16:21 | 19:14 | 20:34 |
| 8/27/2026 | 04:51 | 06:16 | 12:46 | 16:20 | 19:13 | 20:32 |
| 8/28/2026 | 04:52 | 06:16 | 12:45 | 16:20 | 19:12 | 20:31 |
| 8/29/2026 | 04:53 | 06:17 | 12:45 | 16:19 | 19:10 | 20:29 |
| 8/30/2026 | 04:53 | 06:18 | 12:45 | 16:19 | 19:09 | 20:28 |
| 8/31/2026 | 04:54 | 06:18 | 12:44 | 16:18 | 19:08 | 20:27 |