Regional capital · Ouham-Fafa
Prayer times in Batangafo
Residents of and visitors to Batangafo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Batangafo is a regional capital in the Central African Republic, in Ouham-Fafa, with about 24,119 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Batangafo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Batangafo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Batangafo
It helps to know how prayer times in Batangafo move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:15 AM on 21 June and 4:39 AM on 21 December, a difference of 23 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 5:36 PM and 6:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 33 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 42 min around 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 | 4:42 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:39 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:47 PM |
Batangafo lies 328 km north of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Batangafo 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 Batangafo.
Qibla in Batangafo and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Batangafo is at 53.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,795 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 53.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Batangafo
Ramadan in Batangafo: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:44 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:57 PM, about 13 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Batangafo
The coordinates of Batangafo are 7.3008° N and 18.2833° E. The closest places on our site are Kabo (58 km), Bouca (88 km), and Kaga-Bandoro (106 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Ouham-Fafa.
- Name
- Batangafo
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ouham-Fafa, Central African Republic
- Population
- 24,119
- Coordinates
- 7.30082, 18.28330
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.6° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,795 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Batangafo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Batangafo comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:18 PM instead of 3:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:54 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Batangafo and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Batangafo
- Kabo58 km · north-east
- Bouca88 km · south
- Kaga-Bandoro106 km · east
- Bossangoa128 km · south-west
- Dekoa140 km · south-east
- Sibut196 km · south-east
- Paoua203 km · west
- Bossembélé237 km · south
Prayer times in Batangafo: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Batangafo during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Batangafo?
The Qibla in Batangafo is 53.6° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,795 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Batangafo?
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.
When is Maghrib in Batangafo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:36 PM on 21 December and 6:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Batangafo?
Fajr in Batangafo changes with the seasons: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 4:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.