Regional capital · Latakia Governorate
Prayer times in Latakia
Looking for the adhan times in Latakia? On this page 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 Latakia, Latakia Governorate. Every figure is computed for 35.5313° N, 35.7909° E, so the times reflect Latakia itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Latakia
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Latakia prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Latakia change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Latakia on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:33 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, compared with only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 9:37 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Latakia and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:33 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:54 PM |
Latakia lies 229 km north of Damascus, so Dhuhr in Latakia is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Damascus. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Latakia.
Qibla in Latakia and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Latakia is at 164.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,617 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 164.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Latakia
Fasting in Latakia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Syria.
Latakia on the map
The coordinates of Latakia are 35.5313° N and 35.7909° E. The closest places on our site are Burj Islam (16 km), Jableh (23 km), and Baniyas (41 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Latakia Governorate.
- Name
- Latakia
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Latakia Governorate, Syria
- Population
- 709,000
- Coordinates
- 35.53125, 35.79088
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 164.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,617 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Latakia
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Latakia comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:43 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Latakia, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Latakia
- Burj Islam16 km · north
- Jableh23 km · south-east
- Baniyas41 km · south
- Jisr ash Shughūr57 km · north-east
- Kafranbel71 km · east
- Maşyāf72 km · south-east
- Tartus72 km · south
- Kafr Zaytā76 km · east
Prayer times in Latakia: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Latakia?
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.
When is Maghrib in Latakia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Latakia?
Fajr in Latakia depends on the season: about 3:33 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Latakia during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Latakia differ from Damascus?
Yes. Latakia is 229 km from Damascus, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Latakia is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Damascus.