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Prayer times in Ahfir
Looking for the prayer times in Ahfir? 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 Ahfir, Oriental. Every figure is computed for 34.9537° N, 2.1003° W, which means the times match Ahfir itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ahfir
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Ahfir
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ahfir by season
Prayer times in Ahfir change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:01 AM and Maghrib at 7:30 PM, for a day of 14 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:36 AM and Maghrib to 5:06 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 48 min. That is a difference of 4 h 42 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:01 AM | 4:55 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:11 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:26 PM |
Compared with Rabat, Dhuhr in Ahfir is called about 19 minutes earlier than in Rabat, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ahfir is 447 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ahfir
Qibla from Ahfir: 98.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,339 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ahfir remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Ahfir during Ramadan
Fasting in Ahfir, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 18 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:16 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 17 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Morocco.
About Ahfir
Ahfir lies at 34.9537° N, 2.1003° W, in Oriental, in Morocco. The nearest administrative centre is Berkane, 20 km away. Nearby places include Berkane (20 km), Sidi Slimane Echcharaa (23 km), and Oujda (35 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ahfir
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oriental, Morocco
- Population
- 21,435
- Coordinates
- 34.95368, -2.10027
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 98.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,339 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ahfir
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ahfir comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:21 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ahfir and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ahfir
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ahfir
Do prayer times in Ahfir differ from Rabat?
Yes. Ahfir is 447 km from Rabat, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ahfir is called about 19 minutes earlier than in Rabat.
What is the Qibla direction in Ahfir?
The Qibla in Ahfir is 98.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,339 km away.
How long is the fast in Ahfir during Ramadan?
About 12 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Ahfir?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Ahfir?
Fajr in Ahfir depends on the season: about 3:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.