Regional capital · Skikda Province
Prayer times in Skikda
Residents of and visitors to Skikda can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Skikda is a regional capital in Algeria, in Skikda Province, with about 182,903 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Skikda today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Skikda prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Skikda change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Skikda move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:21 AM on 21 June and 6:08 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 47 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:19 PM and 7:55 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 42 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 38 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:02 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:47 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Skikda is called about 15 minutes earlier than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Skikda is 343 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Skikda
In Skikda you face towards the east, at an angle of 109.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,603 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Skikda 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.
Ramadan timetable for Skikda
For those fasting in Skikda, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:05 PM and imsak at 5:51 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
Skikda on the map
The coordinates of Skikda are 36.8762° N and 6.9092° E. The closest places on our site are Azzaba (23 km), Tamalous (24 km), and El Arrouch (26 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Skikda Province.
- Name
- Skikda
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Skikda Province, Algeria
- Population
- 182,903
- Coordinates
- 36.87617, 6.90921
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 109.3° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,603 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Skikda
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Skikda comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:41 PM instead of 4:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:40 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Skikda and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Skikda
- Azzaba23 km · south-east
- Tamalous24 km · west
- El Arrouch26 km · south
- Kerkera29 km · west
- Collo34 km · north-west
- Zighout Youcef42 km · south-west
- Berrahal49 km · east
- Didouche Mourad53 km · south-west
Prayer times in Skikda: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Skikda?
Fajr in Skikda depends on the season: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Skikda differ from Algiers?
Yes. Skikda is 343 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Skikda comes about 15 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Skikda?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Skikda?
The Qibla in Skikda is 109.3° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,603 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Skikda?
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.