Regional capital · East Province
Prayer times in Bertoua
Muslims living in Bertoua can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Bertoua is a regional capital in Cameroon, in East Province, with about 137,993 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 Bertoua today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bertoua prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bertoua
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bertoua on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:39 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, against only 11 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 7:30 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bertoua and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:06 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:52 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:26 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
Bertoua is located 253 km east of Yaoundé, so Dhuhr in Bertoua comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Yaoundé. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bertoua.
Finding the Qibla from Bertoua
From Bertoua you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 54.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,385 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bertoua 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 Bertoua during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bertoua, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:18 PM and imsak at 5:00 AM on the first day, 13 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:18 PM for a fast of 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Cameroon.
Where Bertoua is located
Bertoua is located at 4.5773° N, 13.6846° E, in East Province, in Cameroon. Close by you will find Bélabo (58 km), Batouri (77 km), and Abong Mbang (86 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bertoua
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- East Province, Cameroon
- Population
- 137,993
- Coordinates
- 4.57728, 13.68459
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,385 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bertoua
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bertoua takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:34 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bertoua and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Bertoua
- Bélabo58 km · north-west
- Batouri77 km · east
- Abong Mbang86 km · south-west
- Nanga Eboko147 km · west
- Garoua Boulaï174 km · north-east
- Akonolinga183 km · south-west
- Nkoteng183 km · west
- Yokadouma192 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bertoua
When is Maghrib in Bertoua?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Bertoua during Ramadan?
About 13 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Bertoua?
Fajr in Bertoua changes with the seasons: about 4:39 AM on 21 June and about 4:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bertoua?
The Qibla in Bertoua is 54.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,385 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bertoua?
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.