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Prayer times in Tighenif
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tighenif, Mascara Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in Algeria.
Adhan times in Tighenif today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Tighenif prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tighenif by season
Prayer times in Tighenif change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:56 AM and Maghrib at 8:17 PM, giving a day of 14 h 33 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:32 AM and Maghrib to 5:50 PM, and the day is just 9 h 46 min. The difference 4 h 47 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 | 5:38 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:44 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:49 PM | 8:17 PM | 9:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:04 AM | 12:57 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:16 PM |
Tighenif is located 287 km south-west of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Tighenif is called about 11 minutes later than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Tighenif.
Finding the Qibla from Tighenif
Qibla from Tighenif: 101.3° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,131 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Tighenif remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tighenif
For those fasting in Tighenif, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 6:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
Where Tighenif is located
The coordinates of Tighenif are 35.4172° N and 0.3298° E. The closest places on our site are Mascara (17 km), Mohammadia (30 km), and Oued el Abtal (33 km). Mascara, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Mascara Province.
- Name
- Tighenif
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Mascara Province, Algeria
- Population
- 39,938
- Coordinates
- 35.41722, 0.32982
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 101.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,131 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tighenif
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tighenif is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:49 PM for the majority, 6:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tighenif and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Tighenif
- Mascara17 km · west
- Mohammadia30 km · north-west
- Oued el Abtal33 km · east
- Bou Hanifia el Hamamat36 km · west
- Relizane41 km · north-east
- Sig49 km · west
- Zemoura51 km · north-east
- Sfizef56 km · west
Prayer times in Tighenif: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Tighenif?
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.
What time is Fajr in Tighenif?
Fajr in Tighenif depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tighenif?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:50 PM on 21 December and 8:17 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Tighenif 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 Tighenif?
The Qibla in Tighenif is 101.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,131 km away.