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Prayer times in Gdyel
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gdyel, Oran 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Algeria.
Salah times in Gdyel today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Gdyel prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Gdyel change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gdyel on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 35 min, compared with only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 10:03 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:54 PM and 1:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gdyel and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:41 AM | 7:06 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:36 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:57 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:21 PM | 10:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:36 AM | 8:08 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:18 PM |
Gdyel is located 331 km west of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Gdyel comes roughly 14 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 is not accurate in Gdyel.
Qibla direction in Gdyel
The Qibla in Gdyel is at 101.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,205 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 101.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gdyel
Ramadan in Gdyel: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:36 PM, roughly 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Gdyel
Gdyel lies at 35.7811° N, 0.4258° W, in Oran Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Oran, 21 km away. Nearby places include Aïn el Bya (11 km), Assi Bou Nif (12 km), and Arzew (12 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gdyel
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oran Province, Algeria
- Population
- 32,774
- Coordinates
- 35.78111, -0.42581
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 101.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,205 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gdyel
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gdyel comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Gdyel, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Gdyel
- Aïn el Bya11 km · east
- Assi Bou Nif12 km · south-west
- Arzew12 km · north-east
- Bir el Djir13 km · south-west
- Sidi ech Chahmi16 km · south-west
- En Nedjma20 km · south-west
- Oran21 km · south-west
- Es Senia23 km · south-west
Prayer times in Gdyel: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Gdyel?
The Qibla in Gdyel is 101.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,205 km away.
When is Maghrib in Gdyel?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 8:21 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gdyel?
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 Gdyel during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Gdyel?
Fajr in Gdyel changes with the seasons: about 3:57 AM on 21 June and about 6:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.