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Prayer times in Akkar
Salah times in Akkar (Lebanon): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Akkar has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Akkar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Akkar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Akkar by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Akkar on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, against only 9 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 9:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:33 AM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akkar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:23 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:11 PM | 4:29 PM | 5:54 PM |
Akkar is located 94 km north-east of Beirut, so Dhuhr in Akkar comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Beirut. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Akkar.
Finding the Qibla from Akkar
Qibla from Akkar: 165.3° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,501 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Akkar remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Akkar
Ramadan in Akkar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:53 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:11 PM, about 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 58 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Akkar on the map
Akkar is one of the regions of Lebanon. Its main city, Akkar, lies at 34.5333° N, 36.1667° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Akkar
- Local name
- Mohafazat Aakkâr
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Lebanon
- Coordinates
- 34.53333, 36.16667
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 165.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,501 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Akkar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Akkar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:43 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Akkar (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Akkar
Prayer times near Akkar
- North Lebanon32 km · south-west
- Baalbek-Hermel Governorate38 km · south
- Mount Lebanon83 km · south-west
- Beirut95 km · south-west
- Bekaa101 km · south
- South Governorate146 km · south-west
Prayer times in Akkar: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Akkar differ from Beirut?
Yes. Akkar is 94 km from Beirut, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Akkar comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Beirut.
How long is the fast in Akkar during Ramadan?
About 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Akkar?
The Qibla in Akkar is 165.3° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,501 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Akkar?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Maghrib in Akkar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:29 PM on 21 December and 7:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.