Regional capital · Ouaka Prefecture
Prayer times in Bambari
Muslims living in Bambari can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Bambari is a regional capital in the Central African Republic, in Ouaka Prefecture, with about 83,029 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Bambari today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bambari prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bambari
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bambari on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 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 Bambari 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 Bambari comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Bangui, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes earlier than in the capital. Bambari is 282 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Bambari
Qibla direction for Bambari: 48.0° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,698 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Bambari is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Bambari during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bambari, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:49 PM and imsak at 4:33 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:49 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the Central African Republic.
Bambari on the map
The coordinates of Bambari are 5.7680° N and 20.6757° E. The closest places on our site are Ippy (82 km), Alindao (101 km), and Kouango (117 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Ouaka Prefecture.
- Name
- Bambari
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ouaka Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 83,029
- 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
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bambari
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bambari 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 is 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.
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 Bambari (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Bambari
Prayer times in Bambari: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Bambari 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.
When is Maghrib in Bambari?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Bambari?
The Qibla in Bambari is 48.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,698 km away.
Do prayer times in Bambari differ from Bangui?
Yes. Bambari is 282 km from Bangui, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Bambari comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Bangui.
Which calculation method is used for Bambari?
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.