Regional capital · Sousse Governorate
Prayer times in Sousse
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sousse, Sousse 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 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 Sousse
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Sousse
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sousse by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sousse on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 35 min, against only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sousse and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:01 AM | 12:19 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:23 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:49 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:39 PM |
Compared with Tunis, Dhuhr in Sousse is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Tunis, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sousse is 116 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Sousse and distance to Makkah
In Sousse you pray towards the east, at an angle of 111.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,249 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sousse 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.
Fasting hours in Sousse during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sousse is at about 5:35 AM and iftar at 5:52 PM, for a fast of 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:02 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Sousse is located
Sousse lies at 35.8254° N, 10.6370° E, in Sousse Governorate, in Tunisia. Close by you will find Zaouiet Sousse (5 km), Hammam Sousse (5 km), and Ezzouhour (6 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sousse
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sousse Governorate, Tunisia
- Population
- 221,715
- Coordinates
- 35.82539, 10.63699
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 111.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,249 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sousse
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sousse is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:24 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sousse (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Sousse
- Zaouiet Sousse5 km · south
- Hammam Sousse5 km · north-west
- Ezzouhour6 km · south-west
- Kalaa Srira7 km · west
- Akouda8 km · north-west
- Maatmeur10 km · south-east
- Kelaa Kebira10 km · north-west
- Sahline11 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sousse
How long is the fast in Sousse during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sousse?
The Qibla in Sousse is 111.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,249 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sousse?
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.
When is Maghrib in Sousse?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:07 PM on 21 December and 7:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Sousse?
Fajr in Sousse changes with the seasons: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.