Blida Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Blida, Algeria: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Blida
- Fajr: 3:44 AM
- Sunrise: 5:42 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:56 PM
- Asr: 4:44 PM
- Maghrib: 8:07 PM
- Isha: 9:50 PM
Islamic Resources for Blida
About Blida
Blida sits about 45 kilometres south-west of Algiers, the national capital, and serves as the capital of Blida Province in northern Algeria. Lying at roughly 260 metres of elevation against the backdrop of the Tell Atlas, the city is home to a population of around 163,000. Its name comes from the Arabic word for city, and prayer is woven into the daily rhythm of the community here. This page provides daily prayer times for Blida, updated for each of the five daily prayers and Jummah.
Prayer Times in Blida
Prayer times for Blida are calculated using the method of the Egyptian General Authority of Survey, which is widely applied across North Africa. The city follows West Africa Time (UTC+1) and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays consistent across the year while the prayer times themselves shift gradually with the sun. At Blida's latitude of about 36.4 degrees north, daylight hours vary noticeably between seasons: summer brings long days with an early Fajr and a late Isha, while winter days are shorter, drawing the dawn and night prayers closer together. The qibla, the direction of prayer toward the Kaaba in Mecca, lies on a bearing of roughly 105 degrees from Blida, that is, toward the east-southeast. The times shown in the live grid above reflect these daily and seasonal changes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Blida
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Blida?
The prayer times on this page are calculated using the method of the Egyptian General Authority of Survey, a standard widely used in Algeria and across North Africa. It defines the sun-angle thresholds used to determine Fajr and Isha.
Which direction is the qibla from Blida?
From Blida the qibla points toward the Kaaba in Mecca on a bearing of approximately 105 degrees, which is toward the east-southeast. Worshippers in the city face this direction during prayer.
Does Blida observe daylight saving time?
No. Blida follows West Africa Time (UTC+1) throughout the year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving. Prayer times still shift gradually from day to day as the position of the sun changes with the seasons.
Prayer Time FAQ for Blida
What time is Fajr prayer in Blida today?
Fajr prayer time in Blida today is 3:44 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Blida today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Blida today is 12:56 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Blida today?
Asr prayer time in Blida today is 4:44 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Blida today?
Maghrib prayer time in Blida today is 8:07 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Blida today?
Isha prayer time in Blida today is 9:50 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Blida?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Blida, around 12:56 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Blida?
The Qibla from Blida is 105°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Blida
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Blida is 3:44 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Blida is 12:56 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Blida is 4:44 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Blida is 8:07 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Blida is 9:50 PM.
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