Regional capital · El Tarf Province
Prayer times in El Tarf
Muslims living in El Tarf can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. El Tarf is a regional capital in Algeria, in El Tarf Province, with about 13,346 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in El Tarf today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for El Tarf
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in El Tarf by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in El Tarf move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:16 AM on 21 June and 6:02 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:14 PM and 7:49 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 41 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 39 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:16 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:29 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:35 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:42 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in El Tarf is called roughly 21 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 21 minutes earlier than in the capital. El Tarf is 468 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in El Tarf and distance to Makkah
From El Tarf you face towards the east, at an angle of 110.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,481 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of El Tarf and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in El Tarf during Ramadan
For those fasting in El Tarf, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 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.
About El Tarf
El Tarf is located at 36.7672° N, 8.3138° E, in El Tarf Province, in Algeria. Nearby places include El Kala (18 km), Bou Hadjar (35 km), and Ben Mehidi (36 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- El Tarf
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- El Tarf Province, Algeria
- Population
- 13,346
- Coordinates
- 36.76720, 8.31377
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 110.6° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,481 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in El Tarf
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in El Tarf comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:35 PM instead of 4:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in El Tarf and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near El Tarf
- El Kala18 km · north-east
- Bou Hadjar35 km · south-west
- Ben Mehidi36 km · west
- Besbes42 km · west
- Annaba51 km · west
- Drean51 km · west
- El Hadjar52 km · west
- Sidi Amar54 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Tarf
What time is Fajr in El Tarf?
Fajr in El Tarf depends on the season: about 3:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in El Tarf?
The Qibla in El Tarf is 110.6° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,481 km away.
Do prayer times in El Tarf differ from Algiers?
Yes. El Tarf is 468 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in El Tarf comes roughly 21 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for El Tarf?
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.
How long is the fast in El Tarf 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.