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Prayer times in Charef
This page shows today’s salah times in Charef, Djelfa Province, worked out 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 follow the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is commonly used in Algeria.
Adhan times in Charef today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Charef prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Charef change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Charef move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:50 AM on 21 June and 6:21 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 31 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:42 PM and 8:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 29 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 50 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:37 PM | 8:05 PM | 9:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:52 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Charef is called about 1 minute later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes earlier than in the capital. Charef is 238 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Charef
The Qibla in Charef is at 102.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,893 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 102.2°.
Fasting hours in Charef during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Charef is at about 6:06 AM and iftar at 6:25 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:35 AM and iftar to 6:51 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Charef is located
The coordinates of Charef are 34.6210° N and 2.7950° E. The closest places on our site are El Idrissia (31 km), Djelfa (43 km), and ’Aïn el Bell (50 km). Djelfa, the nearest administrative centre, is 43 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Djelfa Province.
- Name
- Charef
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Djelfa Province, Algeria
- Population
- 27,700
- Coordinates
- 34.62098, 2.79503
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 102.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,893 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Charef
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Charef is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:37 PM for the majority, 5:53 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 Charef and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Charef
- El Idrissia31 km · south-west
- Djelfa43 km · east
- ’Aïn el Bell50 km · south-east
- Hassi Bahbah54 km · north-east
- Dar Chioukh70 km · north-east
- Ksar Chellala79 km · north-west
- Messaad83 km · south-east
- Aflou85 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Charef
What time is Fajr in Charef?
Fajr in Charef depends on the season: about 3:50 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Charef during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Charef differ from Algiers?
Yes. Charef is 238 km from Algiers, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Charef is called about 1 minute later than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Charef?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 8:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Charef?
The Qibla in Charef is 102.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,893 km away.