Regional capital · Béja Governorate
Prayer times in Beja
Looking for the adhan times in Beja? 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 Beja, Béja Governorate. Every figure is computed for 36.7256° N, 9.1817° E, which means the times match Beja itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Beja
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Beja
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Beja change through the year
Prayer times in Beja change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:13 AM and Maghrib at 7:45 PM, for a day of 14 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:59 AM and Maghrib to 5:11 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 39 min. That is a difference of 5 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:05 AM | 12:25 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:45 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:59 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:21 PM | 2:53 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:44 PM |
Beja lies 90 km west of Tunis, so Dhuhr in Beja comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Tunis. This difference comes from 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 Beja.
Finding the Qibla from Beja
Qibla from Beja: 111.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,408 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Beja is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Beja during Ramadan
For those fasting in Beja, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:56 PM and imsak at 5:42 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 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 Tunisia.
About Beja
The coordinates of Beja are 36.7256° N and 9.1817° E. The nearest cities on our site are Tabursuq (30 km), Medjez el Bab (39 km), and Jendouba (44 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Béja Governorate.
- Name
- Beja
- Local name
- Béja
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Béja Governorate, Tunisia
- Population
- 61,568
- Coordinates
- 36.72564, 9.18169
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 111.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,408 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Beja
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Beja is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:31 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Beja and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Beja
- Tabursuq30 km · south
- Medjez el Bab39 km · east
- Jendouba44 km · south-west
- Tabarka45 km · north-west
- Mateur55 km · north-east
- Tebourba60 km · east
- Jedeïda67 km · east
- Douar Tindja70 km · north-east
Prayer times in Beja: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Beja during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Beja?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 December and 7:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Beja differ from Tunis?
Yes. Beja is 90 km from Tunis, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Beja comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Tunis.
What is the Qibla direction in Beja?
The Qibla in Beja is 111.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,408 km away.
When is Fajr in Beja?
Fajr in Beja changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.