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Prayer times in Bégoua
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bégoua, Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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.
Today’s prayer times in Bégoua
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bégoua
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Bégoua by season
Prayer times in Bégoua change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:20 AM and Maghrib at 5:59 PM, giving a day of 12 h 23 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:33 AM and Maghrib to 5:40 PM, and the day is just 11 h 52 min. That is a difference of 0 h 31 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:46 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:33 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:50 PM |
Bégoua lies right next to Bangui (11 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Bégoua comes at almost exactly the same time as Bangui. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable with confidence.
Finding the Qibla from Bégoua
Qibla from Bégoua: 48.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 2,972 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Bégoua is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Bégoua during Ramadan
Fasting in Bégoua, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:59 PM and imsak at 4:40 AM on the first day, 13 h 09 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:58 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 13 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Central African Republic.
About Bégoua
Bégoua lies at 4.4544° N, 18.5348° E, in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, in the Central African Republic. The nearest administrative centre is Bangui, 11 km away. Nearby places include Bangui (11 km), Bimbo (26 km), and Boali (59 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bégoua
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 264,067
- Coordinates
- 4.45437, 18.53475
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,972 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bégoua
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bégoua takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:53 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.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Bégoua and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Bégoua: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Bégoua?
Fajr in Bégoua depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 4:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Bégoua?
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.
Do prayer times in Bégoua differ from Bangui?
Hardly: Bégoua is only 11 km from Bangui, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Bégoua?
The Qibla in Bégoua is 48.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,972 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bégoua?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:40 PM on 21 December and 5:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.