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Prayer times in Zeralda
This page shows today’s salah times in Zeralda, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Zeralda
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zeralda
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zeralda by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zeralda on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:38 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, compared with only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 9:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:41 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zeralda and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:38 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 | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:57 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:36 PM | 7:04 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Zeralda is called roughly 1 minute later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Zeralda is 20 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Zeralda and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Zeralda: 105.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,944 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Zeralda remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Zeralda during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zeralda is at about 6:07 AM and iftar at 6:21 PM, for a fast of 12 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:33 AM and iftar to 6:50 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Zeralda is located
Zeralda is located at 36.7117° N, 2.8424° E, in Algiers Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Algiers, 22 km away. Close by you will find Douéra (10 km), Kolea (10 km), and Cheraga (12 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zeralda
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Algiers Province, Algeria
- Population
- 17,563
- Coordinates
- 36.71169, 2.84244
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,944 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zeralda
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zeralda takes place 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.
If you are travelling to Zeralda, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Zeralda
- Douéra10 km · south-east
- Kolea10 km · south-west
- Cheraga12 km · north-east
- ’Aïn Benian12 km · north-east
- Bou Ismaïl16 km · south-west
- Saoula16 km · east
- Boufarik17 km · south
- Oued el Alleug18 km · south
Prayer times in Zeralda: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Zeralda?
The Qibla in Zeralda is 105.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,944 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zeralda?
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.
When is Maghrib in Zeralda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:36 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 Zeralda 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.
What time is Fajr in Zeralda?
Fajr in Zeralda depends on the season: about 3:38 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.