City · Mascara Province
Prayer times in Sig
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sig, Mascara Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Algeria.
Adhan times in Sig today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sig
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sig change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Sig move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:57 AM on 21 June and 6:35 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 37 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:51 PM and 8:19 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 34 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 45 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:35 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:51 PM | 8:19 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:35 AM | 8:06 AM | 12:59 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:18 PM |
Sig is located 322 km south-west of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Sig is called about 13 minutes later than in Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sig.
Finding the Qibla from Sig
The Qibla in Sig is at 101.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,179 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 101.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sig
Ramadan in Sig: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:19 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:35 PM, roughly 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 60 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Sig on the map
The coordinates of Sig are 35.5283° N and 0.1937° W. The nearest cities on our site are Mohammadia (25 km), Bou Hanifia el Hamamat (27 km), and Aïn el Bya (32 km). Mascara, the nearest administrative centre, is 34 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Mascara Province.
- Name
- Sig
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mascara Province, Algeria
- Population
- 61,373
- Coordinates
- 35.52832, -0.19369
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 101.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,179 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sig
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sig is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:51 PM for the majority, 6:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Sig, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Sig
- Mohammadia25 km · east
- Bou Hanifia el Hamamat27 km · south-east
- Aïn el Bya32 km · north
- Sfizef33 km · south
- Sidi ech Chahmi33 km · north-west
- Assi Bou Nif33 km · north-west
- Mascara34 km · south-east
- ’Aïn el Berd34 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sig
Do prayer times in Sig differ from Algiers?
Yes. Sig is 322 km from Algiers, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sig is called about 13 minutes later than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for Sig?
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.
How long is the fast in Sig 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sig?
The Qibla in Sig is 101.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,179 km away.
When is Fajr in Sig?
Fajr in Sig changes with the seasons: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 6:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.