Bo Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Bo, Sierra Leone: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
Local Time
Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Bo
- Fajr: 5:20 AM
- Sunrise: 6:36 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:54 PM
- Asr: 4:18 PM
- Maghrib: 7:09 PM
- Isha: 8:21 PM
Islamic Resources for Bo
About Bo
Bo is the second largest city in Sierra Leone and the largest in the Southern Province, serving as the capital and administrative centre of Bo District. With a population recorded at around 223,075 in the 2021 national mid-term census, it stands as the leading financial, educational and economic centre of southern Sierra Leone, lying roughly 250 km (160 miles) east-southeast of Freetown and about 64 km from Kenema. This page provides daily prayer times for Bo, covering Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, alongside the qibla direction for the city.
Prayer Times in Bo
Prayer times for Bo are calculated using the Muslim World League method and the Africa/Freetown timezone, which does not observe daylight saving time, so the schedule shifts gradually with the sun rather than jumping by an hour. Because Bo sits at roughly 8 degrees north of the equator, the length of day and night stays fairly constant across the year, meaning the five daily prayer times move only modestly between seasons with relatively little difference between the longest and shortest days. The qibla from Bo faces roughly east-northeast, at a bearing of about 69 degrees, toward the Kaaba in Mecca. The live table on this page updates each day, so it is the most reliable reference for the exact times of Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Bo
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Bo?
The prayer times shown for Bo use the Muslim World League calculation method, applied to the city's Africa/Freetown timezone. This determines the angles used for Fajr and Isha and produces the daily schedule for all five prayers.
In which direction is the qibla from Bo?
From Bo, the qibla faces roughly east-northeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca, at a bearing of approximately 69 degrees measured clockwise from true north. You can use this bearing with a compass, keeping in mind that magnetic declination may require a small local adjustment.
Do prayer times in Bo change much during the year?
Not greatly. Bo lies at about 8 degrees north of the equator, so days and nights remain close to equal in length throughout the year. As a result, the five daily prayer times shift only modestly between seasons, and Sierra Leone does not observe daylight saving time, so there is no sudden one-hour change.
Prayer Time FAQ for Bo
What time is Fajr prayer in Bo today?
Fajr prayer time in Bo today is 5:20 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Bo today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Bo today is 12:54 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Bo today?
Asr prayer time in Bo today is 4:18 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Bo today?
Maghrib prayer time in Bo today is 7:09 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Bo today?
Isha prayer time in Bo today is 8:21 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Bo?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Bo, around 12:54 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Bo?
The Qibla from Bo is 69°, facing east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Bo
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Bo is 5:20 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Bo is 12:54 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Bo is 4:18 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Bo is 7:09 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Bo is 8:21 PM.
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