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Prayer times in El Aïoun
Looking for the prayer times in El Aïoun? 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 El Aïoun, Oriental. Every figure is computed for 34.5832° N, 2.5061° W, which means the times match El Aïoun itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in El Aïoun today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for El Aïoun
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in El Aïoun by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in El Aïoun on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:04 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, compared with only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of El Aïoun and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:04 AM | 4:58 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:08 PM | 6:28 PM |
El Aïoun lies 403 km east of Rabat, so Dhuhr in El Aïoun is called roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Rabat. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in El Aïoun.
Qibla in El Aïoun and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for El Aïoun: 98.2° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,369 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in El Aïoun remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in El Aïoun during Ramadan
For those fasting in El Aïoun, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:51 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:17 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 El Aïoun
The coordinates of El Aïoun are 34.5832° N and 2.5061° W. The closest places on our site are Sidi Slimane Echcharaa (39 km), Taourirt (41 km), and Berkane (41 km). Taourirt, the nearest administrative centre, is 41 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Oriental.
- Name
- El Aïoun
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oriental, Morocco
- Population
- 45,679
- Coordinates
- 34.58319, -2.50612
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 98.2° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,369 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in El Aïoun
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in El Aïoun comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:23 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in El Aïoun and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near El Aïoun
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in El Aïoun
What time is Fajr in El Aïoun?
Fajr in El Aïoun depends on the season: about 3:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in El Aïoun during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 17 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in El Aïoun?
The Qibla in El Aïoun is 98.2° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,369 km away.
Which calculation method is used for El Aïoun?
We use the Moroccan Ministry of Habous and Islamic Affairs method: Fajr at 19° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in El Aïoun differ from Rabat?
Yes. El Aïoun is 403 km from Rabat, towards the east, and Dhuhr in El Aïoun comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Rabat.