Region · Central African Republic
Prayer times in Ouaka Prefecture
This page gives today’s prayer times in Ouaka Prefecture, a region of Central African Republic, together with links to the 3 cities of Ouaka Prefecture that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Bambari; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Ouaka Prefecture today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ouaka Prefecture
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ouaka Prefecture
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ouaka Prefecture on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 27 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 7:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:30 AM and 11:45 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ouaka Prefecture and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:48 PM | 6:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:40 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:26 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:29 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with Bangui, Dhuhr in Ouaka Prefecture is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Bangui, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Ouaka Prefecture is 282 km from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Ouaka Prefecture
The Qibla in Ouaka Prefecture is at 48.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,698 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 48.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ouaka Prefecture
Ramadan in Ouaka Prefecture: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:49 PM, about 13 h 06 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).
About Ouaka Prefecture
Ouaka Prefecture is one of the regions of Central African Republic. Its main city, Bambari, is at 5.7680° N, 20.6757° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Ouaka Prefecture
- Local name
- Ouaka
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Central African Republic
- Coordinates
- 5.76795, 20.67565
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 48.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,698 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ouaka Prefecture
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ouaka Prefecture takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:45 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:06 PM for the majority, 4:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ouaka Prefecture (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times in the cities of Ouaka Prefecture
- Prayer times in Bambari83,029
- Kouango36,575
- Salah times Ippy28,319
Nearby cities to Ouaka Prefecture
- Haute-Kotto Prefecture169 km · north-east
- Basse-Kotto Prefecture170 km · south
- Kémo Prefecture177 km · west
- Nana-Grébizi Prefecture213 km · north-west
- Mbomou Prefecture263 km · south-east
- Bangui Prefecture282 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ouaka Prefecture
What is the Qibla direction in Ouaka Prefecture?
The Qibla in Ouaka Prefecture is 48.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,698 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ouaka Prefecture?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 December and 5:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ouaka 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.
What time is Fajr in Ouaka Prefecture?
Fajr in Ouaka Prefecture depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 June and about 4:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Ouaka Prefecture during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.