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Prayer times in Bougara
This page shows today’s salah times in Bougara, Blida Province, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method, which is the usual reference in Algeria.
Today’s prayer times in Bougara
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bougara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bougara
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bougara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:38 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 9:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bougara and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:38 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:41 PM | 8:09 PM | 9:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:23 AM | 7:56 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:36 PM | 7:03 PM |
Bougara is located 24 km south of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Bougara comes at almost exactly the same time as Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bougara.
Qibla in Bougara and distance to Makkah
In Bougara you face towards the east, at an angle of 105.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,918 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bougara 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 Bougara
For those fasting in Bougara, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 6:06 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:49 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
About Bougara
Bougara lies at 36.5418° N, 3.0810° E, in Blida Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Algiers, 21 km away. Close by you will find Ouled Slama Fouaga (3 km), Larbaâ (7 km), and Sidi Moussa (7 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bougara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Blida Province, Algeria
- Population
- 38,352
- Coordinates
- 36.54178, 3.08100
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 105.1° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,918 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bougara
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bougara comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:56 PM instead of 4:41 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:55 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Bougara, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Bougara
- Ouled Slama Fouaga3 km · east
- Larbaâ7 km · east
- Sidi Moussa7 km · north
- Chebli8 km · north-west
- Bouinan8 km · west
- Baraki14 km · north
- Meftah15 km · north-east
- Boufarik16 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bougara
When is Fajr in Bougara?
Fajr in Bougara depends on the season: about 3:38 AM on 21 June and about 6:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Bougara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:36 PM on 21 December and 8:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Bougara?
We use the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs 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.
Do prayer times in Bougara differ from Algiers?
Yes. Bougara is 24 km from Algiers, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Bougara practically coincides with Algiers.
What is the Qibla direction in Bougara?
The Qibla in Bougara is 105.1° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,918 km away.