Benghazi Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Benghazi, Libya: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Benghazi
- Fajr: 3:56 AM
- Sunrise: 5:43 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:47 PM
- Asr: 4:26 PM
- Maghrib: 7:48 PM
- Isha: 9:22 PM
Islamic Resources for Benghazi
About Benghazi
Benghazi is the second-most-populous city in Libya and the largest in the historic region of Cyrenaica, with an estimated population of around 859,000 as of 2023. Set on the Gulf of Sidra along the Mediterranean coast, it is a major seaport and a long-standing commercial centre of eastern Libya. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community, alongside a live countdown to the next prayer.
Benghazi sits on the Gulf of Sidra on Libya's Mediterranean coast, at near sea level, and serves as the principal city of Cyrenaica in the east of the country. With an estimated population of about 859,000 as of 2023, it is the second-largest city in Libya after the capital, Tripoli, and a key hub for trade, administration, and culture in the region.
As a major seaport, Benghazi has long been a gateway between the eastern Mediterranean and Libya's interior. Its coastal setting and dense urban neighbourhoods are home to a predominantly Muslim population, and mosques across the city anchor the daily rhythm of the five prayers and the weekly Jummah gathering.
Prayer Times in Benghazi
Benghazi observes Eastern European Time (UTC+2) all year, with no daylight saving changeover, so prayer times shift only with the natural progression of the seasons. At roughly 32 degrees north, the city sees a moderate seasonal swing: long summer days move Fajr earlier in the morning and push Isha later into the evening, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon. The times shown here are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, a widely used standard across North Africa and the wider region.
Ramadan in Benghazi
During Ramadan, the daily fast in Benghazi runs from Fajr to Maghrib, so the precise length of each fasting day depends on the time of year that Ramadan falls. Because the city does not observe daylight saving time, the clock itself does not jump; the timing of Suhoor and Iftar moves only as the seasons advance and the dates of Ramadan shift earlier each year.
When Ramadan falls in the long summer days, fasting hours are at their longest and Iftar comes late in the evening; in the shorter winter days the fast is noticeably shorter, with Maghrib and Iftar arriving in the late afternoon. The Maghrib time on this page marks the end of the fast each day, and the Fajr time marks the start, helping households across Benghazi plan Suhoor, Iftar, and Taraweeh.
Prayer Time Questions for Benghazi
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Benghazi?
Prayer times for Benghazi are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, a calculation standard widely used across North Africa and neighbouring regions.
Does Benghazi observe daylight saving time?
No. Benghazi stays on Eastern European Time (UTC+2) throughout the year, so prayer times move only with the seasons rather than with any clock change.
Which direction is the Qibla from Benghazi?
The Qibla from Benghazi is approximately 116 degrees, toward the east-southeast, facing the Kaaba in Mecca.
Why do prayer times in Benghazi change through the year?
At about 32 degrees north, Benghazi has a moderate seasonal variation in daylight. Longer summer days bring an earlier Fajr and a later Isha, while shorter winter days move Maghrib to the late afternoon.
What time does the fast begin and end during Ramadan in Benghazi?
The daily fast begins at Fajr and ends at Maghrib. You can use the Fajr time on this page for Suhoor and the Maghrib time for Iftar each day of Ramadan.
How can I check today's prayer times for Benghazi?
This page shows today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Benghazi, updated for the current date, along with a countdown to the next prayer.
Prayer Time FAQ for Benghazi
What time is Fajr prayer in Benghazi today?
Fajr prayer time in Benghazi today is 3:56 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Benghazi today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Benghazi today is 12:47 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Benghazi today?
Asr prayer time in Benghazi today is 4:26 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Benghazi today?
Maghrib prayer time in Benghazi today is 7:48 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Benghazi today?
Isha prayer time in Benghazi today is 9:22 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Benghazi?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Benghazi, around 12:47 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Benghazi?
The Qibla from Benghazi is 116°, facing south-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Benghazi
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Benghazi is 3:56 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Benghazi is 12:47 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Benghazi is 4:26 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Benghazi is 7:48 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Benghazi is 9:22 PM.
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