Region · Central African Republic
Prayer times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
This page gives today’s prayer times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, a region of Central African Republic, together with links to the 5 cities of Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Bimbo; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:21 AM on 21 June and 4:33 AM on 21 December, a shift of 12 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:41 PM and 5:59 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 22 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 53 min in 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 | 4:42 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:21 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:51 PM |
Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is located 19 km south-west of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is called about 1 minute later than in Bangui. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture.
Qibla in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is at 48.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,997 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 48.6°.
Fasting hours in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:40 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:59 PM, about 13 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 4 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is located
Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is one of the regions of Central African Republic. Its main city, Bimbo, is at 4.2567° N, 18.4158° E. The region has 5 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
- Local name
- Ombella-M'Poko
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Central African Republic
- Coordinates
- 4.25671, 18.41583
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,997 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:54 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 60 minutes around 21 June: 3:15 PM for the majority, 4:15 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Salah times across Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
- Prayer times in Bimbo348,802
- Bégoua264,067
- Salah times Yaloké21,710
- Boali18,090
- Prayer times in Bossembélé17,203
Prayer times near Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
- Bangui Prefecture19 km · north-east
- Lobaye Prefecture64 km · south-west
- Kémo Prefecture178 km · north-east
- Ouham Prefecture270 km · north-west
- Sangha-Mbaéré Prefecture275 km · west
- Mambéré-Kadéï Prefecture291 km · west
Prayer times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture?
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 Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 5:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture 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 Fajr in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture?
Fajr in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture depends on the season: about 4:21 AM on 21 June and about 4:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture differ from Bangui?
Yes. Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is 19 km from Bangui, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture is called about 1 minute later than in Bangui.
