Regional capital · Aïn Témouchent Province
Prayer times in Ain Temouchent
Residents of and visitors to Ain Temouchent can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ain Temouchent is a regional capital in Algeria, in Aïn Témouchent Province, with about 70,810 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Ain Temouchent today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Ain Temouchent
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ain Temouchent change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ain Temouchent on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:02 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 32 min, against only 9 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 10:03 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:57 PM and 1:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ain Temouchent and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:44 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:02 AM | 5:50 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:55 PM | 8:23 PM | 10:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:38 AM | 8:09 AM | 1:03 PM | 3:38 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:22 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Ain Temouchent comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Ain Temouchent is 411 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Ain Temouchent and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Ain Temouchent: 100.0° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,259 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ain Temouchent is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Ain Temouchent
Ramadan in Ain Temouchent: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:40 PM, roughly 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 60 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Ain Temouchent on the map
Ain Temouchent is located at 35.2975° N, 1.1404° W, in Aïn Témouchent Province, in Algeria. Close by you will find El Malah (11 km), Hammam Bou Hadjar (18 km), and Beni Saf (22 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ain Temouchent
- Local name
- Aïn Temouchent
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Aïn Témouchent Province, Algeria
- Population
- 70,810
- Coordinates
- 35.29749, -1.14037
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 100.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,259 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ain Temouchent
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ain Temouchent comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:12 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Ain Temouchent, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Ain Temouchent
- El Malah11 km · north-east
- Hammam Bou Hadjar18 km · north-east
- Beni Saf22 km · west
- Sidi Abdelli25 km · south
- Bensekrane26 km · south
- El Amria28 km · north-east
- Remchi37 km · south-west
- Bou Tlelis38 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ain Temouchent
What time is Fajr in Ain Temouchent?
Fajr in Ain Temouchent changes with the seasons: about 4:02 AM on 21 June and about 6:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ain Temouchent differ from Algiers?
Yes. Ain Temouchent is 411 km from Algiers, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ain Temouchent is called roughly 17 minutes later than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Ain Temouchent?
The Qibla in Ain Temouchent is 100.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,259 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ain Temouchent?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 8:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ain Temouchent?
We use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.