Regional capital · Akkar
Prayer times in Halba
Muslims living in Halba can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Halba is a regional capital in Lebanon, in Akkar, with about 4,500 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Halba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Halba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Halba by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Halba on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, compared with only 9 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Halba 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 | 7:52 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:11 PM | 4:29 PM | 5:54 PM |
Halba is located 90 km north-east of Beirut, so Dhuhr in Halba comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Beirut. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Halba.
Qibla direction in Halba
In Halba you pray towards the south, at an angle of 164.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,504 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Halba and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Halba
For those fasting in Halba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:12 PM and imsak at 4:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 09 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:38 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Lebanon.
Halba on the map
Halba lies at 34.5428° N, 36.0797° E, in Akkar, in Lebanon. Nearby places include Tripoli (25 km), El Hermel (32 km), and Bsharri (33 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Halba
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Akkar, Lebanon
- Population
- 4,500
- Coordinates
- 34.54278, 36.07972
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 164.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,504 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Halba
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Halba comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:40 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:43 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, 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 Halba (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Halba
Prayer times in Halba: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Halba?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Halba?
The Qibla in Halba is 164.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,504 km away.
When is Fajr in Halba?
Fajr in Halba changes with the seasons: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Halba differ from Beirut?
Yes. Halba is 90 km from Beirut, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Halba is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Beirut.
When is Maghrib in Halba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:29 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.