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Prayer times in El Tarf Province

Salah times in El Tarf Province (Algeria): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. El Tarf Province has 6 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Salah times in El Tarf Province today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Algeria we use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+1) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for El Tarf Province

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in El Tarf Province change through the year

It is useful to know how prayer times in El Tarf Province move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:17 AM on 21 June and 6:03 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:15 PM and 7:50 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 41 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 39 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in El Tarf Province (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:05 AM6:32 AM12:35 PM4:01 PM6:39 PM8:00 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:17 AM5:09 AM12:29 PM4:21 PM7:50 PM9:34 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:49 AM6:16 AM12:20 PM3:46 PM6:23 PM7:45 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:03 AM7:36 AM12:25 PM2:57 PM5:15 PM6:42 PM

Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in El Tarf Province is called roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 20 minutes earlier than in the capital. El Tarf Province is 455 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from El Tarf Province

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In El Tarf Province you pray towards the east, at an angle of 110.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,493 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of El Tarf Province 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.

Ramadan timetable for El Tarf Province

Ramadan in El Tarf Province: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:00 PM, about 12 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where El Tarf Province is located

El Tarf Province is one of the regions of Algeria. Its main city, El Tarf Province, lies at 36.7500° N, 8.1667° E. The region has 6 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
El Tarf Province
Local name
El Tarf
Type
Region
Part of
Algeria
Coordinates
36.75000, 8.16667
Time zone
UTC+1
Calculation method
Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
Qibla direction
110.4° (east)
Distance to Makkah
3,493 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in El Tarf Province

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in El Tarf Province takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:21 PM for the majority, 5:36 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in El Tarf Province and organise your day around them.

Cities and towns in El Tarf Province

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Tarf Province

When is Maghrib in El Tarf Province?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for El Tarf Province?

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 El Tarf Province?

The Qibla in El Tarf Province is 110.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,493 km away.

How long is the fast in El Tarf Province during Ramadan?

About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Do prayer times in El Tarf Province differ from Algiers?

Yes. El Tarf Province is 455 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in El Tarf Province comes roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers.

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