Regional capital · Blida Province
Prayer times in Blida
This page shows today’s salah times in Blida, Blida Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Algeria.
Today’s prayer times in Blida
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Blida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Blida change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Blida on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:40 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, against only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:04 PM and 9:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:41 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Blida and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:40 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:41 PM | 8:10 PM | 9:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:56 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:04 PM |
Blida is located 38 km south-west of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Blida is called about 1 minute later than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Blida.
Qibla in Blida and distance to Makkah
In Blida you pray towards the east, at an angle of 104.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,938 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Blida and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Blida
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Blida is at about 6:07 AM and iftar at 6:22 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:33 AM and iftar to 6:50 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Blida is located
The coordinates of Blida are 36.4700° N and 2.8277° E. The closest places on our site are Boû Arfa (1 km), Beni Mered (7 km), and Beni Tamou (8 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Blida Province.
- Name
- Blida
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Blida Province, Algeria
- Population
- 331,779
- Coordinates
- 36.47004, 2.82770
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 104.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,938 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Blida
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Blida comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:56 PM instead of 4:41 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:56 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Blida and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Blida
- Boû Arfa1 km · south-west
- Beni Mered7 km · north-east
- Beni Tamou8 km · north
- Chiffa8 km · west
- Souma9 km · north-east
- Oued el Alleug10 km · north
- Mouzaïa12 km · west
- Boufarik14 km · north-east
Prayer times in Blida: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Blida during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Blida?
The Qibla in Blida is 104.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,938 km away.
What time is Fajr in Blida?
Fajr in Blida changes with the seasons: about 3:40 AM on 21 June and about 6:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Blida differ from Algiers?
Yes. Blida is 38 km from Algiers, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Blida comes roughly 1 minute later than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Blida?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 8:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.