Regional capital · Biskra Province
Prayer times in Biskra
This page shows today’s salah times in Biskra, Biskra 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is commonly used in Algeria.
Namaz times in Biskra today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Biskra prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Biskra change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Biskra move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:37 AM on 21 June and 6:10 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:30 PM and 7:54 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 30 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 49 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:37 AM | 5:24 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:10 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:12 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:55 PM |
Biskra is located 321 km south-east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Biskra is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Biskra.
Qibla in Biskra and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Biskra is at 105.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,638 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 shows 105.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Biskra
Ramadan in Biskra: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, roughly 12 h 08 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 58 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Biskra
The coordinates of Biskra are 34.8504° N and 5.7281° E. The closest places on our site are Sidi Okba (19 km), Tolga (35 km), and Aïn Touta (61 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Biskra Province.
- Name
- Biskra
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Biskra Province, Algeria
- Population
- 204,661
- Coordinates
- 34.85038, 5.72805
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,638 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Biskra
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Biskra comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:45 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Biskra
- Sidi Okba19 km · south-east
- Tolga35 km · south-west
- Aïn Touta61 km · north
- Barika68 km · north-west
- Arris72 km · north-east
- Zeribet el Oued74 km · east
- Ouled Djellal77 km · south-west
- N’Gaous79 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Biskra
When is Maghrib in Biskra?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Biskra differ from Algiers?
Yes. Biskra is 321 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Biskra comes about 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Fajr in Biskra?
Fajr in Biskra changes with the seasons: about 3:37 AM on 21 June and about 6:10 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Biskra?
The Qibla in Biskra is 105.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,638 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Biskra?
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.