Regional capital · Khenchela Province
Prayer times in Khenchela
Looking for the prayer times in Khenchela? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Khenchela, Khenchela Province. Every figure is computed for 35.4358° N, 7.1433° E, which means the times match Khenchela itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Khenchela
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Khenchela
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Khenchela change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Khenchela on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:28 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 33 min, against only 9 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:48 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:24 PM and 12:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Khenchela and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:28 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:50 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:36 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:04 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:48 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Khenchela is called about 16 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 20 minutes earlier than in the capital. Khenchela is 395 km away 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 in Khenchela and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Khenchela is at 107.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,533 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 107.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Khenchela
For those fasting in Khenchela, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:34 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 Khenchela
Khenchela lies at 35.4358° N, 7.1433° E, in Khenchela Province, in Algeria. Nearby places include Kaïs (21 km), Aïn Beïda (46 km), and Oum el Bouaghi (49 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Khenchela
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Khenchela Province, Algeria
- Population
- 114,472
- Coordinates
- 35.43583, 7.14333
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 107.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,533 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Khenchela
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Khenchela comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:37 PM instead of 4:22 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:39 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Khenchela, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Khenchela
- Kaïs21 km · west
- Aïn Beïda46 km · north-east
- Oum el Bouaghi49 km · north
- Meskiana52 km · north-east
- Cheria58 km · east
- Aïn Fakroun64 km · north
- Aïn Kercha68 km · north-west
- Hammamet73 km · east
Prayer times in Khenchela: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Khenchela during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Khenchela differ from Algiers?
Yes. Khenchela is 395 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Khenchela is called roughly 16 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for Khenchela?
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 Khenchela?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 December and 7:50 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Khenchela?
The Qibla in Khenchela is 107.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,533 km away.