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Prayer times in Medjez el Bab
This page shows today’s prayer times in Medjez el Bab, Béja Governorate, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is commonly used in Tunisia.
Today’s prayer times in Medjez el Bab
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Medjez el Bab
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Medjez el Bab by season
Prayer times in Medjez el Bab change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:12 AM and Maghrib at 7:43 PM, giving a day of 14 h 40 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:57 AM and Maghrib to 5:09 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 39 min. The difference 5 h 01 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:03 AM | 12:23 PM | 4:15 PM | 7:43 PM | 9:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:57 AM | 7:30 AM | 12:19 PM | 2:51 PM | 5:09 PM | 6:42 PM |
Compared with Tunis, Dhuhr in Medjez el Bab comes about 2 minutes later than in Tunis, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Medjez el Bab is 54 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Medjez el Bab
Qibla from Medjez el Bab: 111.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,369 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Medjez el Bab is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Medjez el Bab
Ramadan in Medjez el Bab: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:54 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Medjez el Bab
The coordinates of Medjez el Bab are 36.6496° N and 9.6123° E. The nearest cities on our site are Tebourba (28 km), Jedeïda (34 km), and La Mornaghia (38 km). Beja, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Béja Governorate.
- Name
- Medjez el Bab
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Béja Governorate, Tunisia
- Population
- 24,100
- Coordinates
- 36.64964, 9.61231
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 111.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,369 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Medjez el Bab
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Medjez el Bab takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:15 PM for the majority, 5:30 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Medjez el Bab in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Medjez el Bab
What is the Qibla direction in Medjez el Bab?
The Qibla in Medjez el Bab is 111.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,369 km away.
Do prayer times in Medjez el Bab differ from Tunis?
Yes. Medjez el Bab is 54 km from Tunis, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Medjez el Bab is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Tunis.
How long is the fast in Medjez el Bab during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Medjez el Bab?
Fajr in Medjez el Bab changes with the seasons: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Medjez el Bab?
We use the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 18° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.