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Prayer times in El Kala
Looking for the prayer times in El Kala? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for El Kala, El Tarf Province. Every figure is computed for 36.8956° N, 8.4433° E, which means the times match El Kala itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in El Kala today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for El Kala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in El Kala change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in El Kala on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 42 min, compared with only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 9:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of El Kala and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:28 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:35 AM | 12:24 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:41 PM |
El Kala is located 479 km east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in El Kala comes about 22 minutes earlier than in Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in El Kala.
Qibla direction in El Kala
Qibla direction for El Kala: 110.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,476 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in El Kala is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in El Kala
For those fasting in El Kala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:28 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
Where El Kala is located
The coordinates of El Kala are 36.8956° N and 8.4433° E. The closest places on our site are El Tarf (18 km), Ben Mehidi (50 km), and Bou Hadjar (53 km). El Tarf, the nearest administrative centre, is 18 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across El Tarf Province.
- Name
- El Kala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- El Tarf Province, Algeria
- Population
- 35,449
- Coordinates
- 36.89556, 8.44333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 110.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,476 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in El Kala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in El Kala takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of El Kala in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near El Kala
- El Tarf18 km · south-west
- Ben Mehidi50 km · west
- Bou Hadjar53 km · south-west
- Besbes57 km · west
- Annaba60 km · west
- El Hadjar64 km · west
- Sidi Amar65 km · west
- Drean66 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Kala
When is Maghrib in El Kala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 7:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in El Kala differ from Algiers?
Yes. El Kala is 479 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in El Kala comes about 22 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for El Kala?
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 Kala?
The Qibla in El Kala is 110.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,476 km away.
How long is the fast in El Kala during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.