Ifrikya FM shortwave frequencies and schedule
Ifrikya FM (Algeria) has 11 scheduled transmissions on 7 frequencies on shortwave, in Arabic, French, Swahili/Kisuaheli, English, aimed at West Africa, Central Africa. Times are UTC, for the A26 season (EiBi schedule, updated October 15, 2026).
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Schedule (UTC)
| Time UTC | Frequency | Days | Language | Target | Transmitter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00–06:00 | 6040 kHz 49m | daily | Arabic | West Africa | Ouargla / Ourgla |
| 03:00–07:00 | 9500 kHz 31m | daily | Arabic | Central Africa | Béchar |
| 07:00–07:15 | 15140 kHz 19m | daily | French | West Africa | Ouargla / Ourgla |
| 07:00–07:15 | 17600 kHz 16m | daily | French | Central Africa | Béchar |
| 07:15–19:00 | 15140 kHz 19m | daily | Arabic | West Africa | Ouargla / Ourgla |
| 07:15–01:00 | 17600 kHz 16m | daily | Arabic | Central Africa | Béchar |
| 11:15–11:30 | 17600 kHz 16m | daily | Swahili/Kisuaheli | Central Africa | Béchar |
| 19:00–03:00 | 13640 kHz 22m | daily | Arabic | Central Africa | Béchar |
| 19:00–01:00 | 13855 kHz 22m | daily | Arabic | West Africa | Ouargla / Ourgla |
| 21:45–21:55 | 13855 kHz 22m | daily | English | West Africa | Ouargla / Ourgla |
| 22:00–07:00 | 9700 kHz 31m | daily | Arabic | West Africa | Ouargla / Ourgla |
Schedule data: EiBi. Broadcasters change frequencies at the end of March and October; Skywave DX updates this page every night.
Transmitter sites
Ouargla / Ourgla · Béchar
Questions
What frequency is Ifrikya FM on?
Ifrikya FM uses 7 shortwave frequencies this season: 6040 kHz, 9500 kHz, 9700 kHz, 13640 kHz, 13855 kHz, 15140 kHz, 17600 kHz. Which one carries which programme depends on the time; see the schedule on this page (times in UTC).
When can I hear Ifrikya FM on shortwave?
It has 11 scheduled transmissions, 11 of them daily, from 00:00 UTC. Reception depends on where you are and the time of day: lower frequencies travel farther at night, higher ones by day.
Can I listen to Ifrikya FM online?
Yes, over the air: Skywave DX tunes the frequency through a public shortwave receiver that can hear it, so you hear the real broadcast as it arrives. Press a frequency on this page to tune it.
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