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Prayer times in Algeciras
This page shows today’s prayer times in Algeciras, Andalusia, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Spain.
Today’s prayer times in Algeciras
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Algeciras
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Algeciras by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Algeciras move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:15 AM on 21 June and 6:57 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 42 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:11 PM and 9:42 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 37 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 42 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 | 6:00 AM | 7:26 AM | 1:29 PM | 4:56 PM | 7:33 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:15 AM | 7:05 AM | 2:24 PM | 6:14 PM | 9:42 PM | 11:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:44 AM | 8:10 AM | 2:14 PM | 5:41 PM | 8:18 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:57 AM | 8:29 AM | 1:20 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:38 PM |
Algeciras is located 500 km south of Madrid, so Dhuhr in Algeciras comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Madrid. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Algeciras.
Finding the Qibla from Algeciras
The Qibla in Algeciras is at 97.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,658 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 97.9°.
Fasting hours in Algeciras during Ramadan
Ramadan in Algeciras: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:56 PM, roughly 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Algeciras is located
The coordinates of Algeciras are 36.1333° N and 5.4505° W. The closest places on our site are Los Barrios (7 km), La Línea de la Concepción (10 km), and San Roque (10 km). San Roque, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Andalusia.
- Name
- Algeciras
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Andalusia, Spain
- Population
- 121,414
- Coordinates
- 36.13326, -5.45051
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 97.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,658 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Algeciras
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Algeciras comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (7:29 PM instead of 6:14 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:29 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 Algeciras (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Algeciras
- Los Barrios7 km · north-west
- La Línea de la Concepción10 km · north-east
- San Roque10 km · north-east
- Tarifa19 km · south-west
- Ceuta30 km · south-east
- Estepona43 km · north-east
- Barbate43 km · west
- San Pedro57 km · north-east
Prayer times in Algeciras: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Algeciras 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 Algeciras differ from Madrid?
Yes. Algeciras is 500 km from Madrid, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Algeciras is called about 7 minutes later than in Madrid.
Which calculation method is used for Algeciras?
We use the Muslim World League 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 Fajr in Algeciras?
Fajr in Algeciras depends on the season: about 5:15 AM on 21 June and about 6:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Algeciras?
The Qibla in Algeciras is 97.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,658 km away.