Region · Algeria
Prayer times in Jijel Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Jijel Province, a region of Algeria, together with links to the 3 cities of Jijel Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Jijel Province; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Jijel Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Jijel Province prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jijel Province change through the year
Prayer times in Jijel Province change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:25 AM and Maghrib at 7:58 PM, for a day of 14 h 41 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:12 AM and Maghrib to 5:23 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 39 min. The difference 5 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:25 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:45 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:51 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Jijel Province is called roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 12 minutes earlier than in the capital. Jijel Province is 262 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Jijel Province
Qibla direction for Jijel Province: 108.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,675 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Jijel Province is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Jijel Province during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Jijel Province is at about 5:54 AM and iftar at 6:09 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:20 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Jijel Province on the map
Jijel Province is one of the regions of Algeria. Its main city, Jijel Province, lies at 36.7500° N, 6.0000° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Jijel Province
- Local name
- Wilaya de Jijel
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Algeria
- Coordinates
- 36.75000, 6.00000
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 108.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,675 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jijel Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jijel Province comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:44 PM instead of 4:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Jijel Province and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Jijel Province
- Prayer times in Jijel131,513
- District of Taher60,426
- Salah times El Milia45,945
Nearby cities to Jijel Province
- Mila Province40 km · south
- Skikda Province74 km · east
- Constantine Province75 km · south-east
- Sétif Province79 km · south-west
- Béjaia Province97 km · west
- Guelma Province132 km · east
Prayer times in Jijel Province: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Jijel Province?
Fajr in Jijel Province changes with the seasons: about 3:25 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Jijel Province differ from Algiers?
Yes. Jijel Province is 262 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Jijel Province is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Jijel Province?
The Qibla in Jijel Province is 108.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,675 km away.
When is Maghrib in Jijel Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 December and 7:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Jijel 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.