City · Al Marqab
Prayer times in Al-'Alūaṣ
Residents of and visitors to Al-'Alūaṣ can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Al-'Alūaṣ is a city in Libya, in Al Marqab, with about 17,122 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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-'Alūaṣ today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Al-'Alūaṣ
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Al-'Alūaṣ by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Al-'Alūaṣ move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:05 AM on 21 June and 6:26 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 22 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:02 PM and 8:15 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 18 min around the summer solstice and falls to 10 h in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:57 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:48 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:26 AM | 8:02 AM | 1:02 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:28 PM |
Al-'Alūaṣ lies 75 km east of Tripoli, so Dhuhr in Al-'Alūaṣ is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Tripoli. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Al-'Alūaṣ.
Qibla direction in Al-'Alūaṣ
The Qibla in Al-'Alūaṣ is at 109.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,841 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 109.7°.
Fasting hours in Al-'Alūaṣ during Ramadan
For those fasting in Al-'Alūaṣ, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:43 PM and imsak at 6:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 20 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:07 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.
Al-'Alūaṣ on the map
The coordinates of Al-'Alūaṣ are 32.7101° N and 13.9671° E. The closest places on our site are Qaşr Khiyār (11 km), Msalātah (15 km), and Qaşr al Qarabūllī (24 km). Al Khums, the nearest administrative centre, is 28 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Al Marqab.
- Name
- Al-'Alūaṣ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Al Marqab, Libya
- Population
- 17,122
- Coordinates
- 32.71007, 13.96713
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 109.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,841 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Al-'Alūaṣ
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Al-'Alūaṣ takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:48 PM for the majority, 6:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Al-'Alūaṣ and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Al-'Alūaṣ
- Qaşr Khiyār11 km · west
- Msalātah15 km · south-east
- Qaşr al Qarabūllī24 km · west
- Al Khums28 km · east
- Tarhuna44 km · south-west
- Tājūrā’61 km · west
- Zliten62 km · south-east
- Qaşr Bin Ghashīr73 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al-'Alūaṣ
What time is Fajr in Al-'Alūaṣ?
Fajr in Al-'Alūaṣ changes with the seasons: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Al-'Alūaṣ?
The Qibla in Al-'Alūaṣ is 109.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,841 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Al-'Alūaṣ?
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.
Do prayer times in Al-'Alūaṣ differ from Tripoli?
Yes. Al-'Alūaṣ is 75 km from Tripoli, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Al-'Alūaṣ comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Tripoli.
How long is the fast in Al-'Alūaṣ during Ramadan?
About 12 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.