Regional capital · Djelfa Province
Prayer times in Djelfa
Residents of and visitors to Djelfa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Djelfa is a regional capital in Algeria, in Djelfa Province, with about 265,833 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Djelfa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Djelfa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Djelfa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Djelfa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:48 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, compared with only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 9:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Djelfa 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 | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:48 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:36 PM | 8:03 PM | 9:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:20 AM | 7:50 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:05 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Djelfa comes about 1 minute earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Djelfa is 232 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Djelfa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Djelfa is at 102.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,852 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 points to 102.7°.
Fasting hours in Djelfa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Djelfa is at about 6:04 AM and iftar at 6:23 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:33 AM and iftar to 6:49 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Djelfa on the map
Djelfa lies at 34.6728° N, 3.2630° E, in Djelfa Province, in Algeria. Close by you will find Dar Chioukh (32 km), ’Aïn el Bell (37 km), and Charef (43 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Djelfa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Djelfa Province, Algeria
- Population
- 265,833
- Coordinates
- 34.67279, 3.26300
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 102.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,852 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Djelfa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Djelfa comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:54 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Djelfa
- Dar Chioukh32 km · north-east
- ’Aïn el Bell37 km · south
- Charef43 km · west
- Hassi Bahbah49 km · north-west
- Feidh el Botma50 km · east
- Messaad62 km · south
- El Idrissia72 km · west
- ’Aïn el Melh84 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Djelfa
When is Maghrib in Djelfa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 8:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Djelfa differ from Algiers?
Yes. Djelfa is 232 km from Algiers, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Djelfa is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Algiers.
What time is Fajr in Djelfa?
Fajr in Djelfa changes with the seasons: about 3:48 AM on 21 June and about 6:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Djelfa 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.
Which calculation method is used for Djelfa?
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.