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Prayer times in Aïn Smara
Muslims living in Aïn Smara can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Aïn Smara is a city in Algeria, in Constantine Province, with about 32,057 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Aïn Smara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Aïn Smara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Aïn Smara by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aïn Smara on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:26 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, compared with only 9 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 9:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aïn Smara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:26 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:50 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Aïn Smara is called about 14 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Aïn Smara is 312 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Aïn Smara and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Aïn Smara is at 107.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,616 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 107.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Aïn Smara
Ramadan in Aïn Smara: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:52 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:07 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).
Where Aïn Smara is located
Aïn Smara lies at 36.2674° N, 6.5014° E, in Constantine Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Constantine, 15 km away. Nearby places include Ali Mendjeli (6 km), Constantine (15 km), and El Khroub (17 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aïn Smara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Constantine Province, Algeria
- Population
- 32,057
- Coordinates
- 36.26740, 6.50135
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 107.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,616 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Aïn Smara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aïn Smara takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:42 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:26 PM for the majority, 5:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Aïn Smara and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Aïn Smara
- Ali Mendjeli6 km · east
- Constantine15 km · north-east
- El Khroub17 km · east
- Hamma Bouziane18 km · north-east
- Telerghma21 km · south-west
- Didouche Mourad24 km · north-east
- Aïn M’Lila26 km · south
- Mila29 km · north-west
Prayer times in Aïn Smara: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Aïn Smara 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 Aïn Smara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Aïn Smara?
Fajr in Aïn Smara changes with the seasons: about 3:26 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Aïn Smara?
The Qibla in Aïn Smara is 107.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,616 km away.
Do prayer times in Aïn Smara differ from Algiers?
Yes. Aïn Smara is 312 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Aïn Smara comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Algiers.