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Prayer times in Bethlehem
Looking for the prayer times in Bethlehem? On this page 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 Bethlehem, West Bank. Every figure is computed for 31.7049° N, 35.2038° E, so the times reflect Bethlehem itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Bethlehem
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bethlehem
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bethlehem by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Bethlehem move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:55 AM on 21 June and 5:07 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 13 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:39 PM and 7:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 13 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 05 min 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 | 4:22 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:48 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:07 AM | 6:35 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:21 PM | 4:39 PM | 6:02 PM |
Bethlehem is very close to Şūr Bāhir (7 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Bethlehem practically coincides with Şūr Bāhir. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Bethlehem
The Qibla in Bethlehem is at 157.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,232 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 157.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Bethlehem
Fasting in Bethlehem, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:20 PM and imsak at 4:55 AM on the first day, 12 h 15 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:43 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Palestine.
About Bethlehem
Bethlehem is located at 31.7049° N, 35.2038° E, in West Bank, in Palestine. The nearest administrative centre is Hebron, 22 km away. Close by you will find Bayt Jālā (2 km), Şūr Bāhir (5 km), and Al ‘Ayzarīyah (10 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bethlehem
- Type
- City
- Part of
- West Bank, Palestine
- Population
- 29,019
- Coordinates
- 31.70487, 35.20376
- Time zone
- UTC+2, UTC+3 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 157.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,232 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bethlehem
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bethlehem is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:21 PM for the majority, 5:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Bethlehem in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Bethlehem
- Bayt Jālā2 km · north-west
- Şūr Bāhir5 km · north-east
- Al ‘Ayzarīyah10 km · north-east
- Shu‘fāţ13 km · north
- Beit Hanina14 km · north
- Surif14 km · south-west
- Sa‘īr15 km · south-west
- Ar Rām wa Ḑāḩiyat al Barīd16 km · north
Prayer times in Bethlehem: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Bethlehem?
Fajr in Bethlehem depends on the season: about 3:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bethlehem differ from Şūr Bāhir?
Hardly: Bethlehem is only 7 km from Şūr Bāhir, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Bethlehem?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Bethlehem during Ramadan?
About 12 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Bethlehem?
The Qibla in Bethlehem is 157.0° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,232 km away.