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Prayer times in Az Zuwaytīnah
Looking for the prayer times in Az Zuwaytīnah? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Az Zuwaytīnah, Al Wahat. Every figure is computed for 30.9522° N, 20.1202° E, which means the times match Az Zuwaytīnah itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Az Zuwaytīnah today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Az Zuwaytīnah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Az Zuwaytīnah by season
Prayer times in Az Zuwaytīnah change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:49 AM and Maghrib at 7:46 PM, for a day of 14 h 09 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:59 AM and Maghrib to 5:42 PM, and the day is just 10 h 08 min. That is a difference of 4 h 01 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:46 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:06 PM |
Az Zuwaytīnah lies 688 km east of Tripoli, so Dhuhr in Az Zuwaytīnah comes roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Tripoli. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Az Zuwaytīnah.
Finding the Qibla from Az Zuwaytīnah
From Az Zuwaytīnah you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 113.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,229 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Az Zuwaytīnah 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.
Ramadan timetable for Az Zuwaytīnah
For those fasting in Az Zuwaytīnah, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 12 h 23 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:43 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Libya.
Where Az Zuwaytīnah is located
The coordinates of Az Zuwaytīnah are 30.9522° N and 20.1202° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ajdabiya (24 km), Al Burayqah (80 km), and Qaryat Sulūq (81 km). Ajdabiya, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Al Wahat.
- Name
- Az Zuwaytīnah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Al Wahat, Libya
- Population
- 21,015
- Coordinates
- 30.95220, 20.12022
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 113.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,229 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Az Zuwaytīnah
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Az Zuwaytīnah comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:36 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:47 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Az Zuwaytīnah and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Az Zuwaytīnah
- Ajdabiya24 km · south-east
- Al Burayqah80 km · south-west
- Qaryat Sulūq81 km · north
- Benghazi129 km · north
- Al Abyār145 km · north
- Al Marj184 km · north
- Bin Jawwād196 km · west
- Al Bayda'254 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Az Zuwaytīnah
What time is Fajr in Az Zuwaytīnah?
Fajr in Az Zuwaytīnah depends on the season: about 3:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Az Zuwaytīnah during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 23 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Az Zuwaytīnah?
The Qibla in Az Zuwaytīnah is 113.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,229 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Az Zuwaytīnah?
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 Az Zuwaytīnah differ from Tripoli?
Yes. Az Zuwaytīnah is 688 km from Tripoli, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Az Zuwaytīnah is called roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Tripoli.