Regional capital · Al Jabal al Akhdar
Prayer times in Al Bayda'
Muslims living in Al Bayda' can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Al Bayda' is a regional capital in Libya, in Al Jabal al Akhdar, with about 129,439 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Al Bayda' today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Al Bayda'
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Al Bayda' change through the year
Prayer times in Al Bayda' change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:33 AM and Maghrib at 7:44 PM, giving a day of 14 h 19 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:55 AM and Maghrib to 5:31 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h. That is a difference of 4 h 19 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 | 5:08 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:33 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:44 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:31 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:13 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:56 PM |
Al Bayda' lies 800 km east of Tripoli, so Dhuhr in Al Bayda' is called about 34 minutes earlier than in Tripoli. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Al Bayda'.
Qibla direction in Al Bayda'
In Al Bayda' you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 120.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,183 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Al Bayda' 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 Bayda'
For those fasting in Al Bayda', Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:12 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 12 h 20 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:36 PM for a fast of 13 h 14 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Libya.
Where Al Bayda' is located
Al Bayda' lies at 32.7627° N, 21.7551° E, in Al Jabal al Akhdar, in Libya. Nearby places include Shahhat (11 km), Al Qubbah (45 km), and Darnah (82 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Al Bayda'
- Local name
- Al Bayḑā’
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Al Jabal al Akhdar, Libya
- Population
- 129,439
- Coordinates
- 32.76272, 21.75506
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 120.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,183 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Al Bayda'
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Al Bayda' is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:33 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Al Bayda' (UTC+2), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al Bayda'
Do prayer times in Al Bayda' differ from Tripoli?
Yes. Al Bayda' is 800 km from Tripoli, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Al Bayda' is called about 34 minutes earlier than in Tripoli.
What is the Qibla direction in Al Bayda'?
The Qibla in Al Bayda' is 120.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,183 km away.
What time is Fajr in Al Bayda'?
Fajr in Al Bayda' changes with the seasons: about 3:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Al Bayda'?
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.
When is Maghrib in Al Bayda'?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 7:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.