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Prayer times in Messaad
This page shows today’s prayer times in Messaad, Djelfa Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Today’s prayer times in Messaad
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Messaad prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Messaad by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Messaad on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:50 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, compared with only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 9:39 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:38 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Messaad 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 | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:50 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:33 PM | 8:01 PM | 9:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:18 AM | 7:48 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:05 PM |
Messaad is located 292 km south of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Messaad is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Messaad.
Qibla in Messaad and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Messaad: 102.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,818 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Messaad is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Messaad
For those fasting in Messaad, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:23 PM and imsak at 6:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:49 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
Messaad on the map
The coordinates of Messaad are 34.1543° N and 3.5031° E. The nearest cities on our site are ’Aïn el Bell (33 km), Feidh el Botma (45 km), and Djelfa (62 km). Djelfa, the nearest administrative centre, is 62 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Djelfa Province.
- Name
- Messaad
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Djelfa Province, Algeria
- Population
- 97,091
- Coordinates
- 34.15429, 3.50309
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 102.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,818 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Messaad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Messaad is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:33 PM for the majority, 5:49 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 your mosque.
Nearby cities to Messaad
- ’Aïn el Bell33 km · north-west
- Feidh el Botma45 km · north-east
- Djelfa62 km · north
- Laghouat71 km · south-west
- Dar Chioukh83 km · north
- Charef83 km · north-west
- El Idrissia95 km · west
- ’Aïn el Melh97 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Messaad
How long is the fast in Messaad during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Messaad differ from Algiers?
Yes. Messaad is 292 km from Algiers, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Messaad is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Messaad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 8:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Messaad?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Messaad?
The Qibla in Messaad is 102.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,818 km away.