Regional capital · Souk Ahras Province
Prayer times in Souk Ahras
Looking for the prayer times in Souk Ahras? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Souk Ahras, Souk Ahras Province. Every figure is computed for 36.2864° N, 7.9511° E, which means the times match Souk Ahras itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Souk Ahras
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Souk Ahras
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Souk Ahras by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Souk Ahras move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:20 AM on 21 June and 6:03 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:17 PM and 7:49 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 38 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 41 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 | 5:06 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:20 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:35 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:44 PM |
Souk Ahras lies 440 km east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Souk Ahras comes about 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Souk Ahras.
Finding the Qibla from Souk Ahras
The Qibla in Souk Ahras is at 109.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,494 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 109.4°.
Fasting hours in Souk Ahras during Ramadan
Fasting in Souk Ahras, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:02 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
About Souk Ahras
Souk Ahras is located at 36.2864° N, 7.9511° E, in Souk Ahras Province, in Algeria. Nearby places include M’Daourouch (26 km), Bou Hadjar (28 km), and Ouenza (40 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Souk Ahras
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Souk Ahras Province, Algeria
- Population
- 153,479
- Coordinates
- 36.28639, 7.95111
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 109.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,494 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Souk Ahras
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Souk Ahras is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:36 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Souk Ahras, look at 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 Souk Ahras
- M’Daourouch26 km · south-west
- Bou Hadjar28 km · north-east
- Ouenza40 km · south-east
- Sedrata41 km · south-west
- Boumahra Ahmed44 km · north-west
- El Aouinet47 km · south
- Besbes47 km · north
- Drean48 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Souk Ahras
What time is Fajr in Souk Ahras?
Fajr in Souk Ahras changes with the seasons: about 3:20 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Souk Ahras?
The Qibla in Souk Ahras is 109.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,494 km away.
How long is the fast in Souk Ahras during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Souk Ahras?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 7:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Souk Ahras?
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.