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Prayer times in Biskra Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Biskra Province, a region of Algeria, together with links to the 4 cities and towns of Biskra Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Biskra Province; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Biskra Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Biskra Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Biskra Province by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Biskra Province on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:37 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, against only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 9:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Biskra Province and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 | 8:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:23 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:32 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 | 6:09 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:54 PM |
Biskra Province lies 342 km south-east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Biskra Province is called about 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 is not accurate in Biskra Province.
Qibla direction in Biskra Province
In Biskra Province you face towards the east, at an angle of 105.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,618 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Biskra Province and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Biskra Province 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 Biskra Province is at about 5:54 AM and iftar at 6:12 PM, for a fast of 12 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:22 AM and iftar to 6:39 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Biskra Province is located
Biskra Province is one of the regions of Algeria. Its main city, Biskra Province, is at 34.7333° N, 5.9167° E. The region has 4 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Biskra Province
- Local name
- Wilaya de Biskra
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Algeria
- Coordinates
- 34.73333, 5.91667
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,618 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Biskra Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Biskra Province comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:41 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Biskra Province (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Salah times across Biskra Province
- Prayer times in Biskra204,661
- Tolga50,575
- Salah times Sidi Okba29,499
- Zeribet el Oued23,187
Prayer times near Biskra Province
- Batna85 km · north
- El Mghair94 km · south
- Khenchela Province103 km · east
- Ouled Djellal116 km · south-west
- Oum el Bouaghi Province162 km · north-east
- M'Sila Province164 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Biskra Province
Do prayer times in Biskra Province differ from Algiers?
Yes. Biskra Province is 342 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Biskra Province comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for Biskra Province?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Biskra Province?
The Qibla in Biskra Province is 105.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,618 km away.
When is Maghrib in Biskra Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 December and 7:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Biskra Province?
Fajr in Biskra Province changes with the seasons: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.