Regional capital · An Nuqat al Khams
Prayer times in Zuwarah
Looking for the prayer times in Zuwarah? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Zuwarah, An Nuqat al Khams. Every figure is computed for 32.9312° N, 12.0820° E, so the times reflect Zuwarah itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Zuwarah today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer calendar for Zuwarah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zuwarah
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zuwarah on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 20 min, against only 9 h 59 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:35 PM and 10:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:04 PM and 1:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zuwarah and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:11 AM | 6:04 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:56 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:34 AM | 8:10 AM | 1:10 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:35 PM |
Zuwarah is located 104 km west of Tripoli, so Dhuhr in Zuwarah comes about 4 minutes later than in Tripoli. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zuwarah.
Qibla direction in Zuwarah
From Zuwarah you face towards the east, at an angle of 108.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,015 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zuwarah and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Zuwarah during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zuwarah: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:50 PM, about 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by 54 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Zuwarah
The coordinates of Zuwarah are 32.9312° N and 12.0820° E. The closest places on our site are Al Jumayl (9 km), Sīdī Bin Zīnah (10 km), and Al Ajaylat (34 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around An Nuqat al Khams.
- Name
- Zuwarah
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- An Nuqat al Khams, Libya
- Population
- 33,887
- Coordinates
- 32.93120, 12.08199
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 108.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,015 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zuwarah
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zuwarah takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:56 PM for the majority, 6:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Nearby cities to Zuwarah
- Al Jumayl9 km · south
- Sīdī Bin Zīnah10 km · south-west
- Al Ajaylat34 km · south-east
- Şabrātah41 km · east
- Şurmān50 km · south-east
- Al Ḩurshah58 km · east
- Az Zawiyah63 km · east
- Zawiya64 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zuwarah
When is Maghrib in Zuwarah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 December and 8:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Zuwarah during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 14 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Zuwarah?
Fajr in Zuwarah changes with the seasons: about 4:11 AM on 21 June and about 6:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zuwarah differ from Tripoli?
Yes. Zuwarah is 104 km from Tripoli, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Zuwarah comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Tripoli.
What is the Qibla direction in Zuwarah?
The Qibla in Zuwarah is 108.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,015 km away.