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Prayer times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa, Nabeul Governorate, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Tunisia.
Today’s prayer times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Mennzel Bou Zelfa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, against only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mennzel Bou Zelfa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 4:59 AM | 12:19 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:26 AM | 12:16 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:38 PM |
Mennzel Bou Zelfa lies 38 km east of Tunis, so Dhuhr in Mennzel Bou Zelfa is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Tunis. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Mennzel Bou Zelfa.
Finding the Qibla from Mennzel Bou Zelfa
In Mennzel Bou Zelfa you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 112.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,290 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mennzel Bou Zelfa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mennzel Bou Zelfa is around 5:36 AM and iftar at 5:50 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:02 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Mennzel Bou Zelfa is located
Mennzel Bou Zelfa is located at 36.6831° N, 10.5843° E, in Nabeul Governorate, in Tunisia. The nearest administrative centre is Nabeul, 29 km away. Close by you will find Beni Khalled (4 km), Soliman (8 km), and Takelsa (12 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mennzel Bou Zelfa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nabeul Governorate, Tunisia
- Population
- 18,551
- Coordinates
- 36.68312, 10.58431
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 112.9° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,290 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mennzel Bou Zelfa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mennzel Bou Zelfa comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:26 PM instead of 4:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Mennzel Bou Zelfa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mennzel Bou Zelfa
- Beni Khalled4 km · south
- Soliman8 km · west
- Takelsa12 km · north
- Grombalia12 km · south-west
- Borj Cedria18 km · west
- Hammam-Lif22 km · west
- Ez Zahra26 km · west
- La Sebala du Mornag26 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mennzel Bou Zelfa
How long is the fast in Mennzel Bou Zelfa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Mennzel Bou Zelfa?
Fajr in Mennzel Bou Zelfa changes with the seasons: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mennzel Bou Zelfa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 7:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Mennzel Bou Zelfa?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Mennzel Bou Zelfa?
The Qibla in Mennzel Bou Zelfa is 112.9° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,290 km away.