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Prayer times in Aïn Oulmene
Residents of and visitors to Aïn Oulmene can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Aïn Oulmene is a city in Algeria, in Sétif Province, with about 51,207 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Aïn Oulmene
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Aïn Oulmene
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Aïn Oulmene by season
Prayer times in Aïn Oulmene change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:33 AM and Maghrib at 7:59 PM, for a day of 14 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:28 PM, and the day is just 9 h 43 min. The difference 4 h 53 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:33 AM | 5:23 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:45 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:55 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Aïn Oulmene is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Aïn Oulmene is 221 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Aïn Oulmene
Qibla direction for Aïn Oulmene: 106.3° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,708 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Aïn Oulmene is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Aïn Oulmene
Ramadan in Aïn Oulmene: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:57 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 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; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Aïn Oulmene
Aïn Oulmene lies at 35.9230° N, 5.2960° E, in Sétif Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Sétif, 32 km away. Nearby places include Salah Bey (8 km), ’Aïn Azel (23 km), and Râs el Oued (24 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aïn Oulmene
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sétif Province, Algeria
- Population
- 51,207
- Coordinates
- 35.92296, 5.29604
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 106.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,708 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aïn Oulmene
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aïn Oulmene takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:30 PM for the majority, 5:45 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Aïn Oulmene, 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.
Prayer times near Aïn Oulmene
- Salah Bey8 km · south
- ’Aïn Azel23 km · south-east
- Râs el Oued24 km · west
- Aïn Arnat29 km · north
- Sétif32 km · north
- Bordj Ghdir36 km · west
- Râs el Aïoun42 km · south-east
- El Eulma44 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aïn Oulmene
When is Maghrib in Aïn Oulmene?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Aïn Oulmene?
Fajr in Aïn Oulmene changes with the seasons: about 3:33 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Aïn Oulmene differ from Algiers?
Yes. Aïn Oulmene is 221 km from Algiers, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Aïn Oulmene is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
How long is the fast in Aïn Oulmene 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.
Which calculation method is used for Aïn Oulmene?
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.