# Egyptian General Authority of Survey

Egyptian is a prayer time calculation method. It places Fajr when the sun is 19.5° below the horizon and Isha 17.5° below the horizon. Maghrib is at sunset. It is the conventional method in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sudan and much of Africa.

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Egyptian General Authority of Survey |
| Fajr angle | 19.5° |
| Isha | 17.5° below the horizon |
| Maghrib | at sunset |
| Used in | Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sudan and much of Africa |

## Common questions

**What Fajr angle does Egyptian use?**

Egyptian places Fajr when the sun is 19.5° below the horizon.

**When does Isha begin under Egyptian?**

Isha is 17.5° below the horizon.

**Where is Egyptian used?**

It is the conventional method in Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Sudan and much of Africa.

## Source

Published by: QuranOnline
Canonical page: https://quranonlineread.com/prayer-times/methods/egyptian/
Last updated: 2026-09-19T04:02:37.128Z
Note: These are the published parameters of a named convention. Where a local authority announces different times, follow the local authority.