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Prayer times in Boukadir
This page shows today’s salah times in Boukadir, Chlef 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 commonly used in Algeria.
Adhan times in Boukadir today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Boukadir
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Boukadir change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Boukadir move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:49 AM on 21 June and 6:30 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:45 PM and 8:16 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 42 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:34 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:49 AM | 5:39 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:16 PM | 9:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 8:02 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:12 PM |
Compared with Algiers, Dhuhr in Boukadir comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Algiers, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes later than in the capital. Boukadir is 189 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Boukadir
Qibla from Boukadir: 102.8° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,075 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Boukadir remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Boukadir during Ramadan
For those fasting in Boukadir, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:29 PM and imsak at 6:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:57 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Algeria.
Where Boukadir is located
The coordinates of Boukadir are 36.0663° N and 1.1260° E. The nearest cities on our site are Oued Sly (8 km), ’Aïn Merane (18 km), and Ech Chettia (19 km). Chlef, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Chlef Province.
- Name
- Boukadir
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chlef Province, Algeria
- Population
- 28,652
- Coordinates
- 36.06629, 1.12602
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 102.8° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,075 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Boukadir
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Boukadir takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:47 PM for the majority, 6:02 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Boukadir (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Boukadir
- Oued Sly8 km · north-east
- ’Aïn Merane18 km · north-west
- Ech Chettia19 km · north-east
- Mazouna21 km · west
- Chlef22 km · north-east
- Oued Rhiou22 km · south-west
- Ammi Moussa22 km · south
- Djidiouia31 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Boukadir
What is the Qibla direction in Boukadir?
The Qibla in Boukadir is 102.8° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,075 km away.
When is Fajr in Boukadir?
Fajr in Boukadir changes with the seasons: about 3:49 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Boukadir?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 8:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Boukadir differ from Algiers?
Yes. Boukadir is 189 km from Algiers, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Boukadir comes roughly 8 minutes later than in Algiers.
Which calculation method is used for Boukadir?
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.