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Prayer times in Chiffa
Looking for the prayer times in Chiffa? 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 Chiffa, Blida Province. Every figure is computed for 36.4629° N, 2.7387° E, so the times reflect Chiffa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Chiffa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Chiffa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chiffa change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chiffa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 9:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:41 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chiffa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:42 PM | 8:10 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:57 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:05 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Chiffa comes about 1 minute later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Chiffa is 43 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Chiffa
In Chiffa you pray towards the east, at an angle of 104.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,945 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chiffa 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chiffa
Ramadan in Chiffa: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:22 PM, roughly 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 62 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Chiffa
Chiffa is located at 36.4629° N, 2.7387° E, in Blida Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Blida, 8 km away. Nearby places include Mouzaïa (4 km), Boû Arfa (7 km), and Blida (8 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chiffa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Blida Province, Algeria
- Population
- 23,218
- Coordinates
- 36.46293, 2.73873
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 104.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,945 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chiffa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chiffa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:57 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:42 PM for the majority, 5:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Chiffa and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Chiffa
- Mouzaïa4 km · west
- Boû Arfa7 km · east
- Blida8 km · east
- El Affroun10 km · west
- Beni Tamou11 km · north-east
- Oued el Alleug11 km · north-east
- Beni Mered13 km · north-east
- Souma16 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chiffa
How long is the fast in Chiffa during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Chiffa differ from Algiers?
Yes. Chiffa is 43 km from Algiers, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Chiffa is called roughly 1 minute later than in Algiers.
When is Fajr in Chiffa?
Fajr in Chiffa changes with the seasons: about 3:40 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Chiffa?
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 Maghrib in Chiffa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 8:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.