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Prayer times in Ouenza
Muslims living in Ouenza can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ouenza is a city in Algeria, in Tébessa Province, with about 47,312 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Ouenza today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Ouenza
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ouenza
It helps to know how prayer times in Ouenza move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:21 AM on 21 June and 6:02 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 40 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:17 PM and 7:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 36 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 43 min around the winter solstice. These figures help 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 | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:29 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:47 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:34 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:44 PM |
Ouenza is located 463 km east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Ouenza comes roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ouenza.
Qibla direction in Ouenza
In Ouenza you pray towards the east, at an angle of 109.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,466 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ouenza and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ouenza
For those fasting in Ouenza, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:01 PM and imsak at 5:45 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:29 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 Ouenza
The coordinates of Ouenza are 35.9533° N and 8.1292° E. The closest places on our site are El Aouinet (24 km), M’Daourouch (31 km), and Souk Ahras (40 km). Souk Ahras, the nearest administrative centre, is 40 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Tébessa Province.
- Name
- Ouenza
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tébessa Province, Algeria
- Population
- 47,312
- Coordinates
- 35.95333, 8.12917
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 109.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,466 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ouenza
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ouenza comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:34 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ouenza (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Ouenza
- El Aouinet24 km · south-west
- M’Daourouch31 km · north-west
- Souk Ahras40 km · north-west
- Meskiana55 km · south-west
- Sedrata57 km · west
- Hammamet58 km · south
- Tébessa61 km · south
- Bou Hadjar61 km · north
Prayer times in Ouenza: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ouenza 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.
Do prayer times in Ouenza differ from Algiers?
Yes. Ouenza is 463 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ouenza comes about 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for Ouenza?
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.
When is Maghrib in Ouenza?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 7:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Ouenza?
Fajr in Ouenza depends on the season: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.