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Prayer times in Sidi Okba
Looking for the adhan times in Sidi Okba? 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 Sidi Okba, Biskra Province. Every figure is computed for 34.7451° N, 5.8983° E, so the times reflect Sidi Okba itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Sidi Okba
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Sidi Okba prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Sidi Okba change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sidi Okba 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 stays between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sidi Okba 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 | 5:01 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:54 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Sidi Okba comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sidi Okba is 340 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sidi Okba
Qibla from Sidi Okba: 105.1° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,620 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sidi Okba is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sidi Okba
For those fasting in Sidi Okba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:12 PM and imsak at 5:54 AM on the first day, 12 h 09 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:39 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.
Sidi Okba on the map
The coordinates of Sidi Okba are 34.7451° N and 5.8983° E. The closest places on our site are Biskra (19 km), Tolga (48 km), and Zeribet el Oued (56 km). Biskra, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Biskra Province.
- Name
- Sidi Okba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Biskra Province, Algeria
- Population
- 29,499
- Coordinates
- 34.74512, 5.89833
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,620 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sidi Okba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sidi Okba is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:25 PM for the majority, 5:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sidi Okba and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sidi Okba
- Biskra19 km · north-west
- Tolga48 km · west
- Zeribet el Oued56 km · east
- Aïn Touta70 km · north
- Arris70 km · north-east
- Ouled Djellal84 km · south-west
- Barika86 km · north-west
- El M'Ghair88 km · south
Prayer times in Sidi Okba: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Sidi Okba differ from Algiers?
Yes. Sidi Okba is 340 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Sidi Okba comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Fajr in Sidi Okba?
Fajr in Sidi Okba 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.
When is Maghrib in Sidi Okba?
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.
How long is the fast in Sidi Okba during Ramadan?
About 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Sidi Okba?
The Qibla in Sidi Okba is 105.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,620 km away.