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Prayer times in Bou Hadjar
Looking for the prayer times in Bou Hadjar? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bou Hadjar, El Tarf Province. Every figure is computed for 36.5037° N, 8.1074° E, so the times reflect Bou Hadjar itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Bou Hadjar today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Bou Hadjar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Bou Hadjar by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bou Hadjar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:18 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, against only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 9:33 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bou Hadjar and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 5:10 AM | 12:29 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:35 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:43 PM |
Bou Hadjar is located 451 km east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Bou Hadjar is called about 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bou Hadjar.
Finding the Qibla from Bou Hadjar
Qibla direction for Bou Hadjar: 109.9° (east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,489 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Bou Hadjar is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Bou Hadjar
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bou Hadjar is around 5:46 AM and iftar at 6:01 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:12 AM and iftar to 6:29 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Bou Hadjar on the map
Bou Hadjar lies at 36.5037° N, 8.1074° E, in El Tarf Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Souk Ahras, 28 km away. Close by you will find Souk Ahras (28 km), Besbes (32 km), and Ben Mehidi (35 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bou Hadjar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- El Tarf Province, Algeria
- Population
- 16,385
- Coordinates
- 36.50373, 8.10740
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 109.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,489 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bou Hadjar
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Bou Hadjar comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:35 PM instead of 4:20 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bou Hadjar and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Bou Hadjar
- Souk Ahras28 km · south-west
- Besbes32 km · north-west
- Ben Mehidi35 km · north-west
- El Tarf35 km · north-east
- Drean38 km · north-west
- El Hadjar47 km · north-west
- Sidi Amar50 km · north-west
- El Kala53 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bou Hadjar
How long is the fast in Bou Hadjar 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 Bou Hadjar?
The Qibla in Bou Hadjar is 109.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,489 km away.
What time is Fajr in Bou Hadjar?
Fajr in Bou Hadjar depends on the season: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Bou Hadjar?
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 Bou Hadjar differ from Algiers?
Yes. Bou Hadjar is 451 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bou Hadjar is called roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Algiers.