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Prayer times in Al Butnan
Salah times in Al Butnan (Libya): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Al Butnan has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Al Butnan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Al Butnan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Al Butnan change through the year
Prayer times in Al Butnan vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:37 AM and Maghrib at 7:28 PM, giving a day of 14 h 04 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:42 AM and Maghrib to 5:28 PM, and the day is just 10 h 13 min. That is a difference of 3 h 51 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:51 PM |
Al Butnan lies 1,079 km east of Tripoli, so Dhuhr in Al Butnan is called roughly 43 minutes earlier than in Tripoli. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Al Butnan.
Qibla in Al Butnan and distance to Makkah
In Al Butnan you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 117.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,841 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Al Butnan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Al Butnan
Ramadan in Al Butnan: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 PM, about 12 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 48 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Al Butnan is located
Al Butnan is one of the regions of Libya. Its main city, Al Butnan, lies at 29.9333° N, 24.0333° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Al Butnan
- Local name
- Al Buţnān
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Libya
- Coordinates
- 29.93333, 24.03333
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 117.2° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,841 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Al Butnan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Al Butnan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al Butnan
What time is Fajr in Al Butnan?
Fajr in Al Butnan changes with the seasons: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Al Butnan?
We use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method: Fajr at 19.5° and Isha when the sun is 17.5° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
What is the Qibla direction in Al Butnan?
The Qibla in Al Butnan is 117.2° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,841 km away.
How long is the fast in Al Butnan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Al Butnan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.