Regional capital · Lim-Pendé
Prayer times in Paoua
Looking for the prayer times in Paoua? 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 Paoua, Lim-Pendé. Every figure is computed for 7.2427° N, 16.4406° E, which means the times match Paoua itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Paoua today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Paoua
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Paoua
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Paoua on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:23 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, against only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 7:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Paoua and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:14 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:23 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:54 PM |
Compared with Bangui, Dhuhr in Paoua is called roughly 8 minutes later than in Bangui, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 14 minutes later than in the capital. Paoua is 397 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Paoua
Qibla from Paoua: 55.4° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,965 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Paoua remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Paoua
Ramadan in Paoua: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:51 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:04 PM, roughly 13 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Paoua is located
Paoua lies at 7.2427° N, 16.4406° E, in Lim-Pendé, in the Central African Republic. Close by you will find Bocaranga (93 km), Bozoum (103 km), and Bossangoa (140 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Paoua
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Lim-Pendé, Central African Republic
- Population
- 47,703
- Coordinates
- 7.24269, 16.44059
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,965 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Paoua
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Paoua comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:26 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Paoua (UTC+1), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Paoua
What is the Qibla direction in Paoua?
The Qibla in Paoua is 55.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,965 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Paoua?
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.
How long is the fast in Paoua during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Paoua?
Fajr in Paoua changes with the seasons: about 4:23 AM on 21 June and about 4:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Paoua differ from Bangui?
Yes. Paoua is 397 km from Bangui, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Paoua comes about 8 minutes later than in Bangui.