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Prayer times in Aïn Taya
This page shows today’s prayer times in Aïn Taya, Algiers Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is commonly used in Algeria.
Adhan times in Aïn Taya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Aïn Taya prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Aïn Taya change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Aïn Taya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, compared with only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:02 PM and 9:54 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aïn Taya and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:28 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:40 PM | 8:09 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:23 AM | 7:56 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:34 PM | 7:02 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Aïn Taya is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute earlier than in the capital. Aïn Taya is 21 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Aïn Taya and distance to Makkah
In Aïn Taya you pray towards the east, at an angle of 105.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,908 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aïn Taya and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Aïn Taya
Fasting in Aïn Taya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:19 PM and imsak at 6:05 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:48 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 Taya on the map
The coordinates of Aïn Taya are 36.7933° N and 3.2869° E. The nearest cities on our site are Bordj el Bahri (3 km), Rouiba (6 km), and Reghaïa (8 km). Boumerdas, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Algiers Province.
- Name
- Aïn Taya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Algiers Province, Algeria
- Population
- 33,575
- Coordinates
- 36.79333, 3.28694
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,908 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aïn Taya
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aïn Taya is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:40 PM for the majority, 5:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Aïn Taya, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Aïn Taya
- Bordj el Bahri3 km · west
- Rouiba6 km · south
- Reghaïa8 km · south-east
- Bordj el Kiffan10 km · south-west
- Ouled Haddaj10 km · south-east
- Dar el Beïda11 km · south-west
- Bab Ezzouar12 km · south-west
- Boudouaou13 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aïn Taya
How long is the fast in Aïn Taya during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Aïn Taya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:34 PM on 21 December and 8:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Aïn Taya differ from Algiers?
Yes. Aïn Taya is 21 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Aïn Taya is called about 1 minute earlier than in Algiers.
What time is Fajr in Aïn Taya?
Fajr in Aïn Taya changes with the seasons: about 3:36 AM on 21 June and about 6:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Aïn Taya?
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.