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Prayer times in Bougaa
Muslims living in Bougaa can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Bougaa is a city in Algeria, in Sétif Province, with about 31,922 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Bougaa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs method.
Prayer calendar for Bougaa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bougaa
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bougaa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, against only 9 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 9:44 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:32 PM and 12:47 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bougaa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:32 PM | 8:01 PM | 9:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:47 AM | 12:38 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:55 PM |
Bougaa lies 187 km east of Algiers, so Dhuhr in Bougaa comes roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Algiers. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bougaa.
Qibla in Bougaa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bougaa is at 106.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,739 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 106.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bougaa
Fasting in Bougaa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 5:58 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:41 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.
About Bougaa
Bougaa is located at 36.3329° N, 5.0884° E, in Sétif Province, in Algeria. The nearest administrative centre is Sétif, 33 km away. Nearby places include Bordj Zemoura (22 km), Aïn Arnat (26 km), and Barbacha (28 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bougaa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sétif Province, Algeria
- Population
- 31,922
- Coordinates
- 36.33293, 5.08843
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs
- Qibla direction
- 106.7° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,739 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bougaa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bougaa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:47 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:32 PM for the majority, 5:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Bougaa (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Bougaa
- Bordj Zemoura22 km · west
- Aïn Arnat26 km · south-east
- Barbacha28 km · north-west
- Feraoun33 km · north-west
- Sétif33 km · south-east
- Amizour38 km · north-west
- Bordj Bou Arreridj41 km · south-west
- Seddouk43 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bougaa
How long is the fast in Bougaa 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 time is Fajr in Bougaa?
Fajr in Bougaa changes with the seasons: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Bougaa?
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 Bougaa differ from Algiers?
Yes. Bougaa is 187 km from Algiers, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bougaa is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Algiers.
When is Maghrib in Bougaa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 8:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.