Regional capital · Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
Prayer times in Bimbo
Looking for the adhan times in Bimbo? On this page 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 Bimbo, Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 4.2567° N, 18.4158° E, which means the times match Bimbo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Bimbo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Bimbo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Bimbo by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bimbo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:21 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 22 min, against only 11 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 7:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:39 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bimbo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 |
Bimbo lies 19 km south-west of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Bimbo comes about 1 minute later than in Bangui. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bimbo.
Finding the Qibla from Bimbo
In Bimbo you face towards the north-east, at an angle of 48.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,997 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bimbo 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 Bimbo
For those fasting in Bimbo, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins 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) iftar moves to 5:59 PM for a fast of 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.
Bimbo on the map
Bimbo is located at 4.2567° N, 18.4158° E, in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, in the Central African Republic. Nearby places include Bangui (19 km), Bégoua (26 km), and Bobangui (40 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bimbo
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 348,802
- 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
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bimbo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bimbo 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.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Bimbo and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Bimbo: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Bimbo?
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 Bimbo differ from Bangui?
Yes. Bimbo is 19 km from Bangui, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Bimbo comes about 1 minute later than in Bangui.
How long is the fast in Bimbo 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Bimbo?
The Qibla in Bimbo is 48.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,997 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bimbo?
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.