Region · Papua New Guinea
Prayer times in Bougainville
Salah times in Bougainville (Papua New Guinea): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Bougainville has 2 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Bougainville
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bougainville prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bougainville
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bougainville on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 5:10 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 26 min, compared with only 11 h 49 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:48 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bougainville and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:04 PM |
Bougainville does not use the same time zone as the capital Port Moresby: local time here is UTC+11. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Bougainville is called about 30 minutes later than in Port Moresby, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 943 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Bougainville
The Qibla in Bougainville is at 291.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,797 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 291.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bougainville
Fasting in Bougainville, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:05 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 13 h 31 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:57 PM for a fast of 13 h 19 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Papua New Guinea.
About Bougainville
Bougainville is one of the regions of Papua New Guinea. Its main city, Buka, is at 5.4326° S, 154.6710° E. The region has 2 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Bougainville
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Papua New Guinea
- Coordinates
- -5.43261, 154.67098
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 12,797 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bougainville
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bougainville is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 53 minutes around 21 June: 4:06 PM for the majority, 4:58 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Bougainville (UTC+11), wherever you are.
Prayer times in the cities of Bougainville
Prayer times near Bougainville
- East New Britain Province292 km · north-west
- West New Britain Province502 km · west
- New Ireland Province535 km · north-west
- Milne Bay Province714 km · south-west
- Oro Province801 km · south-west
- Morobe Province861 km · west
Prayer times in Bougainville: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Bougainville?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:37 PM on 21 June and 6:52 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Bougainville?
We use the Muslim World League 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Bougainville?
The Qibla in Bougainville is 291.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 12,797 km away.
How long is the fast in Bougainville during Ramadan?
About 13 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 19 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bougainville differ from Port Moresby?
Yes. Bougainville is 943 km from Port Moresby, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Bougainville comes about 30 minutes later than in Port Moresby.