City · Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture
Prayer times in Boali
This page shows today’s prayer times in Boali, Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in the Central African Republic.
Adhan times in Boali today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Boali prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Boali change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Boali move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:21 AM on 21 June and 4:35 AM on 21 December, a shift of 14 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:41 PM and 6:01 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 24 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 51 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 | 4:43 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:21 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:51 PM |
Boali lies 68 km north-west of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Boali comes 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 should not be used in Boali.
Qibla direction in Boali
From Boali you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 49.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,982 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Boali 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 Boali
For those fasting in Boali, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 4:42 AM on the first day, 13 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:00 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.
Where Boali is located
Boali lies at 4.8005° N, 18.1275° E, in Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, in the Central African Republic. The nearest administrative centre is Bangui, 68 km away. Nearby places include Bégoua (59 km), Bangui (68 km), and Bimbo (68 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Boali
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ombella-M'Poko Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 18,090
- Coordinates
- 4.80048, 18.12747
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 49.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,982 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Boali
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Boali comes roughly 60 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:16 PM instead of 3:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:55 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Boali (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Boali
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Boali
What is the Qibla direction in Boali?
The Qibla in Boali is 49.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,982 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Boali?
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.
How long is the fast in Boali during Ramadan?
About 13 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Boali?
Fajr in Boali depends on the season: about 4:21 AM on 21 June and about 4:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Boali differ from Bangui?
Yes. Boali is 68 km from Bangui, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Boali is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Bangui.