Region · Central African Republic
Prayer times in Haute-Kotto Prefecture
This page gives today’s prayer times in Haute-Kotto Prefecture, a region of Central African Republic, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Haute-Kotto Prefecture that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Bria; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Haute-Kotto Prefecture today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Haute-Kotto Prefecture
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Haute-Kotto Prefecture by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Haute-Kotto Prefecture on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:02 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 30 min, compared with only 11 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 7:01 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:25 AM and 11:40 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Haute-Kotto Prefecture and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:51 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:02 AM | 5:19 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:25 AM | 2:36 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:23 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:22 PM | 6:33 PM |
Haute-Kotto Prefecture lies 451 km north-east of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Haute-Kotto Prefecture is called roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Bangui. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Haute-Kotto Prefecture.
Qibla in Haute-Kotto Prefecture and distance to Makkah
From Haute-Kotto Prefecture you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 47.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,533 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Haute-Kotto Prefecture and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Haute-Kotto Prefecture
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Haute-Kotto Prefecture is around 4:28 AM and iftar at 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:22 AM and iftar to 5:44 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Haute-Kotto Prefecture on the map
Haute-Kotto Prefecture is one of the regions of Central African Republic. Its main city, Bria, is at 6.5423° N, 21.9863° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Haute-Kotto Prefecture
- Local name
- Haute-Kotto
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Central African Republic
- Coordinates
- 6.54233, 21.98633
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 47.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,533 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Haute-Kotto Prefecture
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Haute-Kotto Prefecture comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:03 PM instead of 3:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:40 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Haute-Kotto Prefecture and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Haute-Kotto Prefecture
- Prayer times in Bria47,226
Nearby cities to Haute-Kotto Prefecture
- Ouaka Prefecture169 km · south-west
- Mbomou Prefecture220 km · south-east
- Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture255 km · north-west
- Basse-Kotto Prefecture263 km · south
- Nana-Grébizi Prefecture313 km · west
- Kémo Prefecture335 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Haute-Kotto Prefecture
What is the Qibla direction in Haute-Kotto Prefecture?
The Qibla in Haute-Kotto Prefecture is 47.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,533 km away.
What time is Fajr in Haute-Kotto Prefecture?
Fajr in Haute-Kotto Prefecture changes with the seasons: about 4:02 AM on 21 June and about 4:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Haute-Kotto Prefecture during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Haute-Kotto Prefecture?
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 Haute-Kotto Prefecture?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:22 PM on 21 December and 5:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.