City · Nana-Mambéré Prefecture
Prayer times in Abba
This page shows today’s salah times in Abba, Nana-Mambéré Prefecture, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Central African Republic.
Namaz times in Abba today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Abba
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Abba change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Abba move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:32 AM on 21 June and 4:48 AM on 21 December, a shift of 16 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:52 PM and 6:14 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 26 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 49 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:32 AM | 5:48 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:03 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:02 PM |
Abba lies 392 km west of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Abba comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Bangui. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Abba.
Qibla direction in Abba
In Abba you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,204 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Abba 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 Abba
Ramadan in Abba: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:11 PM, roughly 13 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 12 min, longer by 6 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Abba on the map
Abba is located at 5.3335° N, 15.1520° E, in Nana-Mambéré Prefecture, in the Central African Republic. The nearest administrative centre is Bouar, 83 km away. Nearby places include Baboua (63 km), Bouar (83 km), and Carnot (91 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Abba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nana-Mambéré Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 20,043
- Coordinates
- 5.33354, 15.15199
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,204 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Abba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Abba is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:28 PM for the majority, 4:29 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Abba, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Abba
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Abba
What is the Qibla direction in Abba?
The Qibla in Abba is 53.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,204 km away.
When is Maghrib in Abba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:52 PM on 21 December and 6:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Abba differ from Bangui?
Yes. Abba is 392 km from Bangui, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Abba comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Bangui.
What time is Fajr in Abba?
Fajr in Abba depends on the season: about 4:32 AM on 21 June and about 4:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Abba?
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.