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Prayer times in South Governorate
Prayer times in South Governorate (Lebanon): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. South Governorate has 4 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in South Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for South Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in South Governorate by season
Prayer times in South Governorate vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:46 AM and Maghrib at 7:52 PM, giving a day of 14 h 22 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:09 AM and Maghrib to 4:35 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 56 min. That is a difference of 4 h 26 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:29 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:38 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:17 PM | 4:35 PM | 5:59 PM |
South Governorate is located 55 km south of Beirut, so Dhuhr in South Governorate comes roughly 1 minute later than in Beirut. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in South Governorate.
Finding the Qibla from South Governorate
Qibla direction for South Governorate: 160.5° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,405 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in South Governorate remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in South Governorate during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in South Governorate is around 4:55 AM and iftar at 5:16 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 11 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:25 AM and iftar to 5:42 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About South Governorate
South Governorate is one of the regions of Lebanon. Its main city, South Governorate, is at 33.4167° N, 35.3333° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- South Governorate
- Local name
- Mohafazat Liban-Sud
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Lebanon
- Coordinates
- 33.41667, 35.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 160.5° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,405 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in South Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in South Governorate takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:46 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:40 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in South Governorate and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in South Governorate
- Prayer times in Sidon163,554
- Tyre135,204
- Salah times Ghazieh50,000
- Naqoura24,910
Nearby cities to South Governorate
- Nabatieh24 km · south-east
- Bekaa54 km · north-east
- Beirut54 km · north
- Mount Lebanon64 km · north-east
- North Lebanon115 km · north-east
- Baalbek-Hermel Governorate125 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in South Governorate
Which calculation method is used for South Governorate?
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 South Governorate differ from Beirut?
Yes. South Governorate is 55 km from Beirut, towards the south, and Dhuhr in South Governorate is called roughly 1 minute later than in Beirut.
What is the Qibla direction in South Governorate?
The Qibla in South Governorate is 160.5° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,405 km away.
How long is the fast in South Governorate during Ramadan?
About 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in South Governorate?
Fajr in South Governorate depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 June and about 5:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.