Region · Algeria
Prayer times in Batna
Prayer times in Batna (Algeria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Batna has 8 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Batna today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Batna prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Batna
It is useful to know how prayer times in Batna move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:33 AM on 21 June and 6:10 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 37 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:27 PM and 7:55 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 34 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 46 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:33 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:53 PM |
Batna is located 292 km south-east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Batna is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Batna.
Finding the Qibla from Batna
The Qibla in Batna is at 106.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,641 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 106.2°.
Fasting hours in Batna during Ramadan
For those fasting in Batna, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:38 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.
About Batna
Batna is one of the regions of Algeria. Its main city, Batna, is at 35.5000° N, 5.9167° E. The region has 8 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Batna
- Local name
- Wilaya de Batna
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Algeria
- Coordinates
- 35.50000, 5.91667
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 106.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,641 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Batna
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Batna comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Batna, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Batna
- Prayer times in Batna City289,504
- Barika98,141
- Salah times Aïn Touta55,736
- Merouana47,646
- Prayer times in Tazoult-Lambese41,636
- Arris36,641
- Salah times Râs el Aïoun34,167
- N’Gaous29,453
Prayer times near Batna
- Sétif Province83 km · north-west
- Biskra Province85 km · south
- Mila Province104 km · north
- Oum el Bouaghi Province112 km · east
- Khenchela Province113 km · south-east
- Constantine Province115 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Batna
When is Fajr in Batna?
Fajr in Batna depends on the season: about 3:33 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Batna during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Batna?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Batna differ from Algiers?
Yes. Batna is 292 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Batna comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Batna?
The Qibla in Batna is 106.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,641 km away.