Prayer times in Jijel today
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH · CET (UTC+1)
Today's times
Maghrib in Jijel today, Thursday 12 November 2026, is at 17:34 (CET). Fajr is at 05:43, Dhuhr 12:22, Asr 15:10 and Isha 18:55; tomorrow's Fajr is at 05:44. Times use the Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs) method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°). The qibla is 108° from true north.
- Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs) · 18° / 17°
- City centre 36.8210; 5.7635
Jijel
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · 2 Jumada II 1448 AH
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs) · Fajr 18°, Isha 17° Change method This week
Jijel prayer times this week
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 7 Nov 27 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Sun 8 Nov 28 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Mon 9 Nov 29 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Tue 10 Nov 30 Jumada I 1448 AH | ||||||
| Wed 11 Nov 1 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Thu 12 Nov 2 Jumada II 1448 AH | ||||||
| Fri 13 Nov 3 Jumada II 1448 AH |
Hijri dates use the Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate. In Algeria the National Commission for Crescents and Religious Times of the Ministry of Religious Affairs announces the start of each Hijri month after seeking the crescent, so the day may differ by one.
How times shift in Jijel, November 2026
This month Maghrib moves earlier by 19 min (17:44 → 17:25), Fajr moves later by 25 min (05:34 → 05:59).
Data: Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs) calculation per day. Times in CET; dashed line = today.
Qibla direction from Jijel
108.04°
from true north, towards the east. Simply: face east, then turn 18° to the right.
- Distance to the Kaaba
- 3,698 km
- City coordinates
- 36.8210; 5.7635
Qibla 108.04° · east
Simply: face east, then turn 18° to the right. · 3,698 km
Cities near Jijel
| City | Distance | Fajr | Maghrib | Qibla |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Taher | 13 km | 05:43 | 17:33 | 108.1° |
| Babor | 42 km | 05:44 | 17:35 | 107.3° |
| El Milia | 46 km | 05:41 | 17:32 | 108.4° |
| Rouached | 47 km | 05:42 | 17:33 | 107.8° |
| Fedj MZala | 49 km | 05:42 | 17:34 | 107.6° |
| Sidi Merouane | 56 km | 05:41 | 17:32 | 108.1° |
| Grarem | 61 km | 05:41 | 17:32 | 108.1° |
Thursday, 12 November 2026 · Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs). Maghrib differs by at most 2 min between these cities.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Maghrib in Jijel today?
17:34 (CET) on Thursday 12 November 2026, calculated with the Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs) method for Jijel's coordinates.
Why can these times differ from my mosque's timetable?
CRAAG calculates the prayer times for Algeria's Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments. These times were checked against CRAAG's 2024 timetable for Algiers, every time within one minute, and not yet against a ministry timetable for 2026. For congregational prayer follow your local mosque.
Which calculation method is used?
The default for Algeria is the Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs) method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°). The Research Centre in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics (CRAAG) calculates the prayer times for Algeria's Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments; Maghrib is three minutes after sunset. You can change the method under Calculation method; your choice is stored on your device only.
Which Asr time is shown for Jijel?
The standard (Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali) Asr at 15:10. The Hanafi Asr is later; choose it under Calculation method.
Do these times apply to District of Taher and Babor?
Almost. Today Maghrib differs from the nearest cities by at most 2 min. Choose your own city to be exact.
Which way is the qibla from Jijel?
108.04° from true north, towards the east. Face east and turn 18° to the right. The Kaaba is 3,698 km away.
Sources & calculation
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Method · Algeria (Ministry of Religious Affairs): Fajr 18°, Isha 17°; Maghrib three minutes after sunset; checked against CRAAG's 2024 Algiers timetable for the Ministry of Religious Affairs (every time within one minute)
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Sun position · PrayTimes algorithm (open source), city-centre coordinates
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Hijri date · Umm al-Qura calendar as an estimate; the ministry's National Commission for Crescents and Religious Times announces each month
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Coordinates · 36.8210; 5.7635 · Africa/Algiers · GeoNames (geonames.org), CC BY 4.0