City · Jabal al Gharbi District
Prayer times in Zintan
This page shows today’s salah times in Zintan, Jabal al Gharbi District, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, which is commonly used in Libya.
Adhan times in Zintan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zintan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zintan by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zintan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 14 min, compared with only 10 h 04 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:36 PM and 9:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:03 PM and 1:19 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zintan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:47 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:46 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 6:06 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:20 PM | 9:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:07 AM | 1:09 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:36 PM |
Zintan lies 138 km south-west of Tripoli, so Dhuhr in Zintan comes about 4 minutes later 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 Zintan.
Finding the Qibla from Zintan
The Qibla in Zintan is at 106.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,967 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 106.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zintan
Ramadan in Zintan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:51 PM, roughly 12 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 52 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Zintan
Zintan is located at 31.9316° N, 12.2529° E, in Jabal al Gharbi District, in Libya. The nearest administrative centre is Gharyan, 77 km away. Nearby places include Ar Rayāyinah (14 km), Yafran (30 km), and Al Aşābi‘ah (59 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zintan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jabal al Gharbi District, Libya
- Population
- 33,000
- Coordinates
- 31.93155, 12.25291
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Egyptian General Authority of Survey
- Qibla direction
- 106.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,967 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zintan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zintan comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:19 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, 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 Zintan (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Zintan
- Ar Rayāyinah14 km · north-east
- Yafran30 km · north-east
- Al Aşābi‘ah59 km · east
- Gharyan77 km · east
- Al Qawāsim81 km · east
- Mizdah88 km · south-east
- Al Ajaylat93 km · north
- Şurmān97 km · north
Prayer times in Zintan: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Zintan 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.
What time is Fajr in Zintan?
Fajr in Zintan changes with the seasons: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Zintan?
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 Zintan differ from Tripoli?
Yes. Zintan is 138 km from Tripoli, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Zintan comes about 4 minutes later than in Tripoli.
When is Maghrib in Zintan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 8:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.