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Prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate
This page gives today’s prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate, a region of Tunisia, together with links to the 2 cities and towns of Zaghouan Governorate that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Zaghouan Governorate; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Zaghouan Governorate prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate by season
Prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:12 AM and Maghrib at 7:41 PM, for a day of 14 h 38 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:55 AM and Maghrib to 5:08 PM, and the day is just 9 h 41 min. That is a difference of 4 h 57 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:03 AM | 12:22 PM | 4:12 PM | 7:41 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:18 PM | 2:51 PM | 5:08 PM | 6:41 PM |
Zaghouan Governorate lies 55 km south of Tunis, so Dhuhr in Zaghouan Governorate comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tunis. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zaghouan Governorate.
Finding the Qibla from Zaghouan Governorate
The Qibla in Zaghouan Governorate is at 111.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,324 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 111.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zaghouan Governorate
Ramadan in Zaghouan Governorate: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:53 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 62 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Zaghouan Governorate
Zaghouan Governorate is one of the regions of Tunisia. Its main city, Zaghouan Governorate, is at 36.3333° N, 10.0000° E. The region has 2 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Zaghouan Governorate
- Local name
- Gouvernorat de Zaghouan
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tunisia
- Coordinates
- 36.33333, 10.00000
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Tunisian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 111.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,324 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zaghouan Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zaghouan Governorate is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:12 PM for the majority, 5:27 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zaghouan Governorate and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Zaghouan Governorate
- Prayer times in El Fahs25,100
- Zaghouan20,798
Nearby cities to Zaghouan Governorate
- Ben Arous Governorate52 km · north-east
- Tunis Governorate53 km · north
- Manouba Governorate58 km · north
- Sousse Governorate60 km · south-east
- Nabeul Governorate70 km · north-east
- Siliana Governorate70 km · south-west
Prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Zaghouan Governorate?
Fajr in Zaghouan Governorate depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zaghouan Governorate 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.
Which calculation method is used for Zaghouan Governorate?
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.
Do prayer times in Zaghouan Governorate differ from Tunis?
Yes. Zaghouan Governorate is 55 km from Tunis, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Zaghouan Governorate is called roughly 1 minute later than in Tunis.
What is the Qibla direction in Zaghouan Governorate?
The Qibla in Zaghouan Governorate is 111.7° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,324 km away.