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Prayer times in Jijel
Looking for the adhan times in Jijel? On this page 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 Jijel, Jijel Province. Every figure is computed for 36.8210° N, 5.7635° E, so the times reflect Jijel itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Jijel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Jijel
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jijel change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jijel on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:26 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:52 PM and 9:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jijel and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:26 AM | 5:18 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:52 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Jijel is called about 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Jijel is 241 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Jijel
In Jijel you face towards the east, at an angle of 108.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,698 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Jijel and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Jijel during Ramadan
Fasting in Jijel, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:10 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 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 Jijel
The coordinates of Jijel are 36.8210° N and 5.7635° E. The closest places on our site are District of Taher (13 km), Babor (42 km), and El Milia (46 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Jijel Province.
- Name
- Jijel
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Jijel Province, Algeria
- Population
- 131,513
- Coordinates
- 36.82100, 5.76352
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 108.0° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,698 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jijel
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Jijel comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:45 PM instead of 4:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:44 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Jijel (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Jijel
- District of Taher13 km · south-east
- Babor42 km · south-west
- El Milia46 km · east
- Rouached47 km · south-east
- Fedj M’Zala49 km · south
- Sidi Mérouane56 km · south-east
- Grarem61 km · south-east
- Mila61 km · south-east
Prayer times in Jijel: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Jijel?
Fajr in Jijel changes with the seasons: about 3:26 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Jijel during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Jijel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Jijel differ from Algiers?
Yes. Jijel is 241 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Jijel is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Jijel?
The Qibla in Jijel is 108.0° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,698 km away.