Regional capital · Ghardaia Province
Prayer times in Ghardaïa
Residents of and visitors to Ghardaïa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ghardaïa is a regional capital in Algeria, in Ghardaia Province, with about 142,913 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Ghardaïa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ghardaïa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ghardaïa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ghardaïa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 17 min, against only 10 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 9:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:38 PM and 12:53 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ghardaïa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:38 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:43 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:07 PM |
Ghardaïa is located 477 km south of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Ghardaïa is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ghardaïa.
Qibla direction in Ghardaïa
The Qibla in Ghardaïa is at 99.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,767 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 99.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ghardaïa
For those fasting in Ghardaïa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 6:01 AM on the first day, 12 h 13 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:49 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
About Ghardaïa
The coordinates of Ghardaïa are 32.4909° N and 3.6735° E. The closest places on our site are Metlili Chaamba (25 km), Berriane (38 km), and Guerara (84 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Ghardaia Province.
- Name
- Ghardaïa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ghardaia Province, Algeria
- Population
- 142,913
- Coordinates
- 32.49094, 3.67347
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 99.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,767 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ghardaïa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ghardaïa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:53 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:29 PM for the majority, 5:45 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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Prayer times near Ghardaïa
- Metlili Chaamba25 km · south
- Berriane38 km · north
- Guerara84 km · north-east
- Laghouat164 km · north-west
- Ouargla167 km · east
- Rouissat170 km · east
- El Hadjira173 km · east
- Messaad186 km · north
Prayer times in Ghardaïa: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ghardaïa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Ghardaïa?
The Qibla in Ghardaïa is 99.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,767 km away.
Do prayer times in Ghardaïa differ from Algiers?
Yes. Ghardaïa is 477 km from Algiers, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Ghardaïa is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Ghardaïa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:44 PM on 21 December and 7:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Ghardaïa?
Fajr in Ghardaïa depends on the season: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.