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Prayer times in Merouana
Looking for the adhan times in Merouana? 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 Merouana, Batna. Every figure is computed for 35.6311° N, 5.9119° E, which means the times match Merouana itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Merouana
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Merouana prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Merouana
Prayer times in Merouana vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:32 AM and Maghrib at 7:55 PM, giving a day of 14 h 34 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:10 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 45 min. The difference 4 h 50 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:53 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Merouana is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Merouana is 285 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Merouana and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Merouana is at 106.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,646 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 106.4°.
Fasting hours in Merouana during Ramadan
For those fasting in Merouana, 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 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.
Merouana on the map
The coordinates of Merouana are 35.6311° N and 5.9119° E. The nearest cities on our site are Râs el Aïoun (25 km), Batna City (25 km), and Aïn Touta (28 km). Batna City, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Batna.
- Name
- Merouana
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Batna, Algeria
- Population
- 47,646
- Coordinates
- 35.63106, 5.91186
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 106.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,646 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Merouana
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Merouana takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:27 PM for the majority, 5:42 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Merouana (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Merouana
- Râs el Aïoun25 km · west
- Batna City25 km · east
- Aïn Touta28 km · south
- N’Gaous29 km · west
- Tazoult-Lambese36 km · south-east
- ’Aïn Azel42 km · north-west
- Tadjenanet55 km · north
- Barika56 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Merouana
How long is the fast in Merouana 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.
Which calculation method is used for Merouana?
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 Fajr in Merouana?
Fajr in Merouana changes with the seasons: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Merouana differ from Algiers?
Yes. Merouana is 285 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Merouana comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Merouana?
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.