Regional capital · Illizi Province
Prayer times in Illizi
Muslims living in Illizi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Illizi is a regional capital in Algeria, in Illizi Province, with about 13,029 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.
Namaz times in Illizi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Illizi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Illizi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Illizi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 48 min, against only 10 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:56 PM and 8:48 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Illizi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:54 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:56 PM |
Illizi is located 1,251 km south-east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Illizi comes roughly 22 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Illizi.
Finding the Qibla from Illizi
The Qibla in Illizi is at 93.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,228 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 93.3°.
Fasting hours in Illizi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Illizi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:39 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:14 PM, roughly 12 h 25 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Illizi
Illizi is located at 26.4833° N, 8.4667° E, in Illizi Province, in Algeria. Nearby places include Djanet (237 km), Tamanghasset (508 km), and In Salah (599 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Illizi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Illizi Province, Algeria
- Population
- 13,029
- Coordinates
- 26.48333, 8.46667
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 93.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,228 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Illizi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Illizi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:54 PM for the majority, 5:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Illizi in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Illizi
- Djanet237 km · south-east
- Tamanghasset508 km · south-west
- In Salah599 km · west
- Hassi Messaoud623 km · north
- Rouissat676 km · north-west
- Ouargla680 km · north-west
- El Menia710 km · north-west
- Aoulef735 km · west
Prayer times in Illizi: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Illizi?
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.
When is Maghrib in Illizi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 7:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Illizi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Illizi differ from Algiers?
Yes. Illizi is 1,251 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Illizi comes about 22 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Illizi?
The Qibla in Illizi is 93.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,228 km away.