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Prayer times in Bobangui
Looking for the adhan times in Bobangui? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bobangui, Lobaye Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 4.0500° N, 18.1167° E, which means the times match Bobangui itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Bobangui
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bobangui
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bobangui
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bobangui on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:23 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 21 min, against only 11 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:53 PM and 7:11 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:40 AM and 11:55 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bobangui and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:23 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:53 PM |
Bobangui is located 60 km south-west of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Bobangui is called about 2 minutes later than in Bangui. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Bobangui.
Qibla in Bobangui and distance to Makkah
In Bobangui you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 48.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,037 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bobangui 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.
Ramadan timetable for Bobangui
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bobangui is around 4:41 AM and iftar at 6:01 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:37 AM and iftar to 6:00 PM, for a fast of 13 h 13 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Bobangui
Bobangui is located at 4.0500° N, 18.1167° E, in Lobaye Prefecture, in the Central African Republic. The nearest administrative centre is Mbaïki, 25 km away. Nearby places include Mbaïki (25 km), Bimbo (40 km), and Bangui (60 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bobangui
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lobaye Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 16,486
- Coordinates
- 4.05000, 18.11667
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,037 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bobangui
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bobangui is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:55 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 59 minutes around 21 June: 3:16 PM for the majority, 4:16 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bobangui and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bobangui
What is the Qibla direction in Bobangui?
The Qibla in Bobangui is 48.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,037 km away.
Do prayer times in Bobangui differ from Bangui?
Yes. Bobangui is 60 km from Bangui, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Bobangui comes about 2 minutes later than in Bangui.
How long is the fast in Bobangui 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 Maghrib in Bobangui?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 6:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Bobangui?
Fajr in Bobangui changes with the seasons: about 4:23 AM on 21 June and about 4:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.