City · Kémo Prefecture
Prayer times in Dekoa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Dekoa, Kémo Prefecture, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Central African Republic.
Namaz times in Dekoa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dekoa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dekoa change through the year
Prayer times in Dekoa change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:14 AM and Maghrib at 6:00 PM, for a day of 12 h 29 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:34 AM and Maghrib to 5:34 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 46 min. That is a difference of 0 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:13 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:45 PM |
Compared with Bangui, Dhuhr in Dekoa is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Bangui, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 1 minute later than in the capital. Dekoa is 226 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Dekoa
From Dekoa you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 51.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,792 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Dekoa 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dekoa
For those fasting in Dekoa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 4:40 AM on the first day, 13 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:56 PM and the fast lasts 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.
Where Dekoa is located
The coordinates of Dekoa are 6.3223° N and 19.0792° E. The closest places on our site are Sibut (67 km), Kaga-Bandoro (75 km), and Bouca (91 km). Sibut, the nearest administrative centre, is 67 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Kémo Prefecture.
- Name
- Dekoa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kémo Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 19,639
- Coordinates
- 6.32229, 19.07922
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 51.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,792 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dekoa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dekoa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:51 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:13 PM for the majority, 4:14 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 offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Dekoa and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dekoa
When is Fajr in Dekoa?
Fajr in Dekoa changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 4:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Dekoa differ from Bangui?
Yes. Dekoa is 226 km from Bangui, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Dekoa is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Bangui.
What is the Qibla direction in Dekoa?
The Qibla in Dekoa is 51.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,792 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dekoa?
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 Dekoa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:34 PM on 21 December and 6:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.