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Prayer times in Mecheria
Residents of and visitors to Mecheria can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mecheria is a city in Algeria, in Naama Province, with about 65,043 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Mecheria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Mecheria prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mecheria
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mecheria on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, against only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 9:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:54 PM and 1:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mecheria and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:51 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:14 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:32 AM | 8:01 AM | 12:59 PM | 3:39 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:21 PM |
Mecheria lies 468 km south-west of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Mecheria is called about 13 minutes later than in Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mecheria.
Qibla in Mecheria and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Mecheria: 98.4° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,150 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mecheria remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Mecheria
Ramadan in Mecheria: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, roughly 12 h 11 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 56 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Mecheria
The coordinates of Mecheria are 33.5445° N and 0.2812° W. The closest places on our site are Naama (31 km), Aïn Sefra (93 km), and El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh (106 km). Naama, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Naama Province.
- Name
- Mecheria
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Naama Province, Algeria
- Population
- 65,043
- Coordinates
- 33.54453, -0.28117
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 98.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,150 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mecheria
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mecheria is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:47 PM for the majority, 6:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mecheria (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mecheria
- Naama31 km · south
- Aïn Sefra93 km · south
- El Abiodh Sidi Cheikh106 km · south-east
- El Bayadh121 km · east
- Saida148 km · north
- Brezina152 km · east
- Sebdou155 km · north-west
- Ouled Mimoun166 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mecheria
What time is Fajr in Mecheria?
Fajr in Mecheria changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mecheria?
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 Mecheria during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Mecheria differ from Algiers?
Yes. Mecheria is 468 km from Algiers, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mecheria is called about 13 minutes later than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Mecheria?
The Qibla in Mecheria is 98.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,150 km away.