Kairouan Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Kairouan, Tunisia: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Kairouan
- Fajr: 3:17 AM
- Sunrise: 5:13 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:26 PM
- Asr: 4:14 PM
- Maghrib: 7:37 PM
- Isha: 9:19 PM
Islamic Resources for Kairouan
About Kairouan
Kairouan is the capital of the Kairouan Governorate in central Tunisia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a population of around 187,000. Founded by the Umayyads around 670 during the era of Caliph Mu'awiya, it grew into a major centre for Sunni Islamic scholarship and Quranic learning, and the historic Mosque of Uqba stands within the city. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Prayer Times in Kairouan
Kairouan keeps a single time zone (Africa/Tunis, UTC+1) all year with no daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons rather than with a clock change. At roughly 36 degrees north the seasonal swing is moderate: long summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later into the evening, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and a later Fajr. Times on this page are calculated using the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method.
Prayer Time Questions for Kairouan
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Kairouan?
Prayer times for Kairouan on this page use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method, a calculation method widely applied across North Africa.
Does Kairouan observe daylight saving time?
No. Kairouan stays on UTC+1 (Africa/Tunis) throughout the year with no daylight saving, so prayer times change only gradually with the seasons.
In which direction is the Qibla from Kairouan?
The Qibla from Kairouan is approximately 111 degrees, pointing east-southeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times vary across the year in Kairouan?
Because Kairouan lies at about 36 degrees north, the variation is moderate. Summer brings earlier Fajr and later Isha as daylight lengthens, while winter brings a later Fajr and an earlier Maghrib. The live grid above shows the exact times for each day.
Prayer Time FAQ for Kairouan
What time is Fajr prayer in Kairouan today?
Fajr prayer time in Kairouan today is 3:17 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Kairouan today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Kairouan today is 12:26 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Kairouan today?
Asr prayer time in Kairouan today is 4:14 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Kairouan today?
Maghrib prayer time in Kairouan today is 7:37 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Kairouan today?
Isha prayer time in Kairouan today is 9:19 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Kairouan?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Kairouan, around 12:26 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Kairouan?
The Qibla from Kairouan is 111°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Kairouan
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Kairouan is 3:17 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Kairouan is 12:26 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Kairouan is 4:14 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Kairouan is 7:37 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Kairouan is 9:19 PM.
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