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Prayer times in Mount Lebanon
This page gives today’s prayer times in Mount Lebanon, a region of Lebanon, together with links to the 4 cities of Mount Lebanon that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Mount Lebanon; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Mount Lebanon today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mount Lebanon prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mount Lebanon change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mount Lebanon on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:42 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 9:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:35 AM and 12:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mount Lebanon and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:42 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:14 PM | 4:32 PM | 5:57 PM |
Compared with Beirut, Dhuhr in Mount Lebanon is called about 1 minute earlier than in Beirut, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Mount Lebanon is 15 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Mount Lebanon and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Mount Lebanon is at 162.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,448 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 162.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mount Lebanon
Fasting in Mount Lebanon, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:14 PM and imsak at 4:54 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:40 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Lebanon.
Where Mount Lebanon is located
Mount Lebanon is one of the regions of Lebanon. Its main city, Mount Lebanon, is at 33.9167° N, 35.6667° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Mount Lebanon
- Local name
- Mohafazat Mont-Liban
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Lebanon
- Coordinates
- 33.91667, 35.66667
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 162.6° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,448 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mount Lebanon
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mount Lebanon comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:40 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:45 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mount Lebanon (UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Mount Lebanon
- Prayer times in Aley130,000
- Jounieh96,315
- Salah times Byblos20,784
- Baabda9,000
Prayer times near Mount Lebanon
- Beirut16 km · west
- Bekaa32 km · south-east
- North Lebanon52 km · north-east
- South Governorate64 km · south-west
- Baalbek-Hermel Governorate67 km · north-east
- Nabatieh76 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mount Lebanon
When is Maghrib in Mount Lebanon?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:32 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mount Lebanon during Ramadan?
About 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Mount Lebanon?
The Qibla in Mount Lebanon is 162.6° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,448 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mount Lebanon?
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.
Do prayer times in Mount Lebanon differ from Beirut?
Yes. Mount Lebanon is 15 km from Beirut, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Mount Lebanon is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Beirut.