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Prayer times in Benghazi
This page shows today’s salah times in Benghazi, Banghazi, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is the usual reference in Libya.
Prayer times in Benghazi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Benghazi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Benghazi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Benghazi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:43 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 15 min, against only 10 h 03 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Benghazi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:43 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:36 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:04 PM |
Compared with Tripoli, Dhuhr in Benghazi comes roughly 28 minutes earlier than in Tripoli, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 30 minutes earlier than in the capital. Benghazi is 651 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Benghazi
Qibla from Benghazi: 116.4° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,288 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Benghazi is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Benghazi during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Benghazi is at about 5:49 AM and iftar at 6:20 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:43 PM, for a fast of 13 h 13 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Benghazi
The coordinates of Benghazi are 32.1149° N and 20.0686° E. The closest places on our site are Al Abyār (50 km), Qaryat Sulūq (53 km), and Al Marj (83 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Banghazi.
- Name
- Benghazi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Banghazi, Libya
- Population
- 757,490
- Coordinates
- 32.11486, 20.06859
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 116.4° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,288 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Benghazi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Benghazi is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:22 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Benghazi
- Al Abyār50 km · east
- Qaryat Sulūq53 km · south
- Al Marj83 km · north-east
- Az Zuwaytīnah129 km · south
- Ajdabiya152 km · south
- Al Bayda'174 km · north-east
- Shahhat185 km · north-east
- Al Burayqah196 km · south
Prayer times in Benghazi: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Benghazi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Benghazi differ from Tripoli?
Yes. Benghazi is 651 km from Tripoli, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Benghazi is called about 28 minutes earlier than in Tripoli.
What is the Qibla direction in Benghazi?
The Qibla in Benghazi is 116.4° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,288 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Benghazi?
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 Benghazi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 7:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.