Regional capital · Tlemcen Province
Prayer times in Tlemcen
Looking for the prayer times in Tlemcen? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Tlemcen, Tlemcen Province. Every figure is computed for 34.8783° N, 1.3150° W, which means the times match Tlemcen itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Tlemcen
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Tlemcen prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tlemcen by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tlemcen on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:05 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 30 min, compared with only 9 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:23 PM and 10:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:58 PM and 1:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tlemcen and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 7:09 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:05 AM | 5:52 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:38 AM | 8:09 AM | 1:03 PM | 3:40 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Tlemcen comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 12 minutes later than in the capital. Tlemcen is 446 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Tlemcen
In Tlemcen you face towards the east, at an angle of 99.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,267 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tlemcen 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.
Fasting hours in Tlemcen during Ramadan
For those fasting in Tlemcen, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:41 PM and imsak at 6:23 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:08 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 Tlemcen
Tlemcen lies at 34.8783° N, 1.3150° W, in Tlemcen Province, in Algeria. Close by you will find Mansoûra (3 km), Chetouane (5 km), and Hennaya (9 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tlemcen
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Tlemcen Province, Algeria
- Population
- 173,531
- Coordinates
- 34.87833, -1.31500
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 99.4° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,267 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tlemcen
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Tlemcen comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:10 PM instead of 4:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Tlemcen (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Tlemcen
- Mansoûra3 km · south-west
- Chetouane5 km · north
- Hennaya9 km · north-west
- Beni Mester10 km · west
- Remchi23 km · north-west
- Bensekrane23 km · north
- Ouled Mimoun26 km · east
- Sidi Abdelli27 km · north-east
Prayer times in Tlemcen: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Tlemcen differ from Algiers?
Yes. Tlemcen is 446 km from Algiers, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Tlemcen is called about 17 minutes later than in Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Tlemcen?
The Qibla in Tlemcen is 99.4° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,267 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tlemcen?
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.
What time is Fajr in Tlemcen?
Fajr in Tlemcen depends on the season: about 4:05 AM on 21 June and about 6:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tlemcen?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:58 PM on 21 December and 8:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.