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Prayer times in Cheraga
This page shows today’s prayer times in Cheraga, Algiers Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Algeria.
Adhan times in Cheraga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Cheraga prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cheraga change through the year
Prayer times in Cheraga change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:37 AM and Maghrib at 8:10 PM, for 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 lasts only 9 h 39 min. The difference 5 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably 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 | 5:29 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:42 PM | 8:10 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 |
Cheraga is very close to Algiers (9 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Cheraga comes at almost exactly the same time as Algiers. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Qibla direction in Cheraga
The Qibla in Cheraga is at 105.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,935 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 105.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Cheraga
Fasting in Cheraga, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins 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 for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
About Cheraga
The coordinates of Cheraga are 36.7678° N and 2.9592° E. The closest places on our site are ’Aïn Benian (5 km), Rais Hamidou (7 km), and Saoula (9 km). Algiers, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Algiers Province.
- Name
- Cheraga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Algiers Province, Algeria
- Population
- 27,835
- Coordinates
- 36.76775, 2.95924
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,935 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Cheraga
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Cheraga comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:56 PM instead of 4:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:56 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Cheraga
- ’Aïn Benian5 km · north-west
- Rais Hamidou7 km · north-east
- Saoula9 km · south-east
- Birkhadem10 km · south-east
- Douéra11 km · south
- Algiers12 km · east
- Zeralda12 km · south-west
- Baraki17 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Cheraga
What time is Fajr in Cheraga?
Fajr in Cheraga 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.
When is Maghrib in Cheraga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:35 PM on 21 December and 8:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Cheraga differ from Algiers?
Hardly: Cheraga is only 9 km from Algiers, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Cheraga?
The Qibla in Cheraga is 105.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,935 km away.
How long is the fast in Cheraga 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.