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Prayer times in ’Aïn Benian
Looking for the prayer times in ’Aïn Benian? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for ’Aïn Benian, Algiers Province. Every figure is computed for 36.8028° N, 2.9219° E, so the times reflect ’Aïn Benian itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in ’Aïn Benian
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for ’Aïn Benian
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in ’Aïn Benian change through the year
Prayer times in ’Aïn Benian vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:37 AM and Maghrib at 8:11 PM, giving a day of 14 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:24 AM and Maghrib to 5:35 PM, and the day is just 9 h 38 min. The difference 5 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:42 PM | 8:11 PM | 9:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:57 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:03 PM |
’Aïn Benian is very close to Algiers (13 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in ’Aïn Benian comes roughly 1 minute later than in Algiers. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in ’Aïn Benian
The Qibla in ’Aïn Benian is at 105.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,939 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 105.4°.
Fasting hours in ’Aïn Benian during Ramadan
For those fasting in ’Aïn Benian, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:50 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
’Aïn Benian on the map
The coordinates of ’Aïn Benian are 36.8028° N and 2.9219° E. The closest places on our site are Cheraga (5 km), Rais Hamidou (8 km), and Zeralda (12 km). Algiers, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Algiers Province.
- Name
- ’Aïn Benian
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Algiers Province, Algeria
- Population
- 31,102
- Coordinates
- 36.80277, 2.92185
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,939 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in ’Aïn Benian
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in ’Aïn Benian is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:42 PM for the majority, 5:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in ’Aïn Benian and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in ’Aïn Benian: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in ’Aïn Benian?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 8:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in ’Aïn Benian during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in ’Aïn Benian?
Fajr in ’Aïn Benian depends on the season: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for ’Aïn Benian?
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.
Do prayer times in ’Aïn Benian differ from Algiers?
Hardly: ’Aïn Benian is only 13 km from Algiers, so the difference stays within a minute or two.