Regional capital · Haute-Kotto Prefecture
Prayer times in Bria
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bria, Haute-Kotto Prefecture, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in the Central African Republic.
Prayer times in Bria today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bria
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bria by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bria on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 Bria 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 |
Compared with Bangui, Dhuhr in Bria is called roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Bangui, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bria is 451 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Bria
Qibla from Bria: 47.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,533 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Bria remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Bria during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bria, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 4:28 AM on the first day, 13 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:44 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Central African Republic.
About Bria
The coordinates of Bria are 6.5423° N and 21.9863° E. The closest places on our site are Ippy (90 km), Bambari (169 km), and Alindao (189 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Haute-Kotto Prefecture.
- Name
- Bria
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Haute-Kotto Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 47,226
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bria
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bria is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:40 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:01 PM for the majority, 4:03 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 Bria and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bria
What is the Qibla direction in Bria?
The Qibla in Bria is 47.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,533 km away.
How long is the fast in Bria during Ramadan?
About 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 Bria?
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.
Do prayer times in Bria differ from Bangui?
Yes. Bria is 451 km from Bangui, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Bria comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Bangui.
When is Maghrib in Bria?
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.