Prayer Times in Algeria Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 3 cities in Algeria, using the Muslim World League method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algiers Algeria | 5:41 AM | 7:08 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:16 PM |
| Constantine Algeria | 5:27 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:02 PM |
| Oran Algeria | 5:56 AM | 7:22 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:31 PM |
How prayer times vary across Algeria
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Constantine (5:27 AM) and latest in Oran (5:56 AM), a spread of 29 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 5:40 PM in Constantine to 6:10 PM in Oran. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in Algeria
Algeria's Ministry of Religious Affairs uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha, the same angles as the Muslim World League method; the Maliki Asr time equals the standard setting.
- Method: Muslim World League, with Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zone
- Central European Standard Time (UTC+1 today): Algiers, Constantine, Oran
First day of Ramadan 2027 in Algeria
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algiers | 6:16 AM | 6:20 PM | 12h 04m |
| Constantine | 6:02 AM | 6:07 PM | 12h 05m |
| Oran | 6:30 AM | 6:37 PM | 12h 07m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in Algeria?
Algeria's Ministry of Religious Affairs uses 18° for Fajr and 17° for Isha, the same angles as the Muslim World League method; the Maliki Asr time equals the standard setting. This page and every city page use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across Algeria?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Constantine and latest in Oran by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 5:40 PM in Constantine to 6:10 PM in Oran.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Algeria?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.