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Prayer times in Sidi Akkacha
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sidi Akkacha, Chlef Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Algeria.
Adhan times in Sidi Akkacha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Sidi Akkacha prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Sidi Akkacha change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sidi Akkacha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:46 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 10:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:47 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sidi Akkacha and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:46 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:16 PM | 10:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 8:03 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:43 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Sidi Akkacha is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes later than in the capital. Sidi Akkacha is 160 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Sidi Akkacha
From Sidi Akkacha you pray towards the east, at an angle of 103.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,070 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sidi Akkacha and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Sidi Akkacha during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sidi Akkacha is at about 6:13 AM and iftar at 6:28 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:39 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Sidi Akkacha
The coordinates of Sidi Akkacha are 36.4647° N and 1.3026° E. The closest places on our site are Ténès (5 km), Abou el Hassan (11 km), and Ech Chettia (30 km). Chlef, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Chlef Province.
- Name
- Sidi Akkacha
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chlef Province, Algeria
- Population
- 26,558
- Coordinates
- 36.46472, 1.30258
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 103.5° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,070 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sidi Akkacha
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sidi Akkacha is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:47 PM for the majority, 6:02 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 at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Sidi Akkacha and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Sidi Akkacha
- Ténès5 km · north
- Abou el Hassan11 km · south-west
- Ech Chettia30 km · south
- Chlef33 km · south
- Oued Fodda37 km · south-east
- El Abadia41 km · south-east
- Oued Sly41 km · south
- El Attaf43 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sidi Akkacha
What is the Qibla direction in Sidi Akkacha?
The Qibla in Sidi Akkacha is 103.5° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,070 km away.
When is Fajr in Sidi Akkacha?
Fajr in Sidi Akkacha depends on the season: about 3:46 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Sidi Akkacha during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sidi Akkacha?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:43 PM on 21 December and 8:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Sidi Akkacha?
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.