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Sfax, Tunisia

Great Mosque of Sfax

One of Tunisia's finest medieval mosques, built in the 9th century CE in the heart of the Sfax medina, a masterpiece of Aghlabid Islamic architecture.

Prayer schedule: Friday, 25 September 2026 · Africa/Tunis. Confirm mosque details directly before visiting.

Sfax prayer times · Tunisia · Directions (OpenStreetMap)

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Quick Answer

Jummah (Friday prayer) at Great Mosque of Sfax in Sfax, Tunisia is listed as 12:15 PM; this record is unverified, so confirm directly with the mosque. The mosque is located at Medina, Sfax. Today's Sfax prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times.

Next prayer in Sfax, Tunisia

Today in Sfax

Fajr 04:43 · Dhuhr 12:09 · Asr 15:35 · Maghrib 18:10 · Isha 19:29

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Sfax prayer times today

Begins = start of each prayer window for Sfax. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation). The gap varies by mosque and prayer; confirm directly.

Muslim World League (MWL) · Updated Friday, 25 September 2026

Fajr

04:43

Sunrise

06:07

Dhuhr

12:09

Asr

15:35

Maghrib

18:10

Isha

19:29

About Great Mosque of Sfax

The Great Mosque of Sfax was built in 849 CE by Ibrahim II ibn Ahmad of the Aghlabid dynasty. It is one of the finest examples of early Islamic architecture in Tunisia, featuring a magnificent nine-naved prayer hall, a distinctive ribbed dome, and an intricately decorated interior. The mosque underwent significant extensions in the 10th century under Fatimid rule and remains the spiritual centre of the Sfax medina.

Address
Medina, Sfax
Founded
849
Jummah
12:15 PM

Facilities

  • Women's prayer area

Frequently asked questions

What is Great Mosque of Sfax?
One of Tunisia's finest medieval mosques, built in the 9th century CE in the heart of the Sfax medina, a masterpiece of Aghlabid Islamic architecture.
How old is the Great Mosque of Sfax?
The Great Mosque of Sfax was founded in 849 CE under the Aghlabid dynasty, making it over 1,175 years old and one of the oldest mosques in Tunisia.
Can non-Muslims visit the Great Mosque of Sfax?
Non-Muslim visitors may view the exterior and enter the courtyard but not the prayer hall. The mosque is in the heart of the Sfax medina.
What are the prayer times at Great Mosque of Sfax today?
Prayer times at Great Mosque of Sfax follow the Sfax, Tunisia timetable shown on this page. Times are calculated using the region-appropriate method for Tunisia and update daily.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) at Great Mosque of Sfax?
Jummah at Great Mosque of Sfax is at 12:15 PM. Times can shift seasonally — confirm directly with the mosque before attending.
Where is Great Mosque of Sfax?
Great Mosque of Sfax is at Medina, Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Is there a women's prayer area at Great Mosque of Sfax?
Yes, Great Mosque of Sfax has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements.
Is there parking at Great Mosque of Sfax?
Parking availability near Great Mosque of Sfax varies by location in Sfax. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.

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