Regional capital · Southern Province
Prayer times in Bo
Muslims living in Bo can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Bo is a regional capital in Sierra Leone, in Southern Province, with about 233,684 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Bo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bo prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bo
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:14 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 35 min, against only 11 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:46 PM and 8:19 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:46 PM |
Compared with Freetown, Dhuhr in Bo is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Freetown, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 7 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bo is 175 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Bo
From Bo you pray towards the east, at an angle of 68.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,717 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bo 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.
Fasting hours in Bo during Ramadan
Ramadan in Bo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:45 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:56 PM, roughly 13 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 10 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Bo is located
The coordinates of Bo are 7.9647° N and 11.7383° W. The closest places on our site are Bumpe (20 km), Njala (43 km), and Kenema (61 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Southern Province.
- Name
- Bo
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Southern Province, Sierra Leone
- Population
- 233,684
- Coordinates
- 7.96472, -11.73833
- Time zone
- UTC
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 68.9° (east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,717 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bo takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:54 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 63 minutes around 21 June: 4:16 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Nearby cities to Bo
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bo
What is the Qibla direction in Bo?
The Qibla in Bo is 68.9° from true north, towards the east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,717 km away.
How long is the fast in Bo during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Bo?
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.
When is Maghrib in Bo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:35 PM on 21 December and 7:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Bo differ from Freetown?
Yes. Bo is 175 km from Freetown, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Bo comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Freetown.