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Prayer times in Baniyas
Looking for the prayer times in Baniyas? 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 Baniyas, Tartus Governorate. Every figure is computed for 35.1819° N, 35.9487° E, so the times reflect Baniyas itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Baniyas
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Baniyas
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Baniyas change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Baniyas on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 32 min, against only 9 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 9:34 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Baniyas 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 | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:54 PM |
Baniyas lies 188 km north of Damascus, so Dhuhr in Baniyas comes about 1 minute later than in Damascus. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Baniyas.
Qibla in Baniyas and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Baniyas is at 165.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,576 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 165.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Baniyas
Ramadan in Baniyas: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:11 PM, roughly 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 59 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Baniyas
Baniyas is located at 35.1819° N, 35.9487° E, in Tartus Governorate, in Syria. The nearest administrative centre is Jableh, 20 km away. Close by you will find Jableh (20 km), Tartus (33 km), and Maşyāf (38 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Baniyas
- Local name
- Bāniyās
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tartus Governorate, Syria
- Population
- 39,066
- Coordinates
- 35.18188, 35.94871
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 165.1° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,576 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Baniyas
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Baniyas comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:41 PM instead of 4:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Baniyas, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Baniyas
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Baniyas
What is the Qibla direction in Baniyas?
The Qibla in Baniyas is 165.1° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,576 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Baniyas?
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 Baniyas?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Baniyas during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Baniyas?
Fajr in Baniyas depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.