Regional capital · Sétif Province
Prayer times in Sétif
This page shows today’s salah times in Sétif, Sétif Province, worked out 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 commonly used in Algeria.
Adhan times in Sétif today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Sétif
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sétif by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sétif on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, against only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 9:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sétif and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:45 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:54 PM |
Sétif is located 220 km east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Sétif comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sétif.
Qibla in Sétif and distance to Makkah
From Sétif you pray towards the east, at an angle of 106.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,707 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sétif and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sétif
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sétif is around 5:56 AM and iftar at 6:12 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:23 AM and iftar to 6:40 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Sétif is located
Sétif lies at 36.1911° N, 5.4137° E, in Sétif Province, in Algeria. Close by you will find Aïn Arnat (9 km), El Eulma (25 km), and Aïn Oulmene (32 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sétif
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sétif Province, Algeria
- Population
- 252,127
- Coordinates
- 36.19112, 5.41373
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 106.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,707 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sétif
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sétif is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 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.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sétif (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Sétif
- Aïn Arnat9 km · west
- El Eulma25 km · east
- Aïn Oulmene32 km · south
- Bougaa33 km · north-west
- Babor35 km · north
- Salah Bey39 km · south
- ’Aïn Azel42 km · south
- Râs el Oued44 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sétif
Do prayer times in Sétif differ from Algiers?
Yes. Sétif is 220 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Sétif is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Sétif?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Sétif?
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 Sétif 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 Sétif?
Fajr in Sétif depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.