Capital city · Bangui Prefecture
Prayer times in Bangui
Looking for the adhan times in Bangui? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bangui, Bangui Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 4.3612° N, 18.5550° E, which means the times match Bangui itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Bangui today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bangui
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bangui
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bangui on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 23 min, against only 11 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 7:10 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:38 AM and 11:53 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bangui and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM |
Bangui is the capital of Central African Republic, and the prayer times here often serve as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities further west later, so check the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in the Central African Republic.
Qibla in Bangui and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bangui is at 48.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,978 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 48.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bangui
Ramadan in Bangui: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:59 PM, roughly 13 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 4 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Bangui on the map
Bangui lies at 4.3612° N, 18.5550° E, in Bangui Prefecture, in the Central African Republic. Close by you will find Bégoua (11 km), Bimbo (19 km), and Bobangui (60 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bangui
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Bangui Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 812,407
- Coordinates
- 4.36122, 18.55496
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,978 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bangui
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bangui takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:53 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:15 PM for the majority, 4:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bangui and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Bangui: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Bangui?
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 Bangui?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 5:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Bangui?
The Qibla in Bangui is 48.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,978 km away.
How long is the fast in Bangui during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Bangui?
Fajr in Bangui changes with the seasons: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 4:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.