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Prayer times in Bocaranga
Looking for the prayer times in Bocaranga? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Bocaranga, Ouham-Pendé Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 6.9853° N, 15.6406° E, so the times reflect Bocaranga itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Bocaranga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bocaranga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bocaranga change through the year
Prayer times in Bocaranga change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:27 AM and Maghrib at 6:15 PM, for a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 4:49 AM and Maghrib to 5:47 PM, and the day is just 11 h 43 min. The difference 0 h 49 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:27 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:27 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:53 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:04 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:47 PM | 6:58 PM |
Bocaranga lies 435 km north-west of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Bocaranga comes about 12 minutes later than in Bangui. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bocaranga.
Finding the Qibla from Bocaranga
The Qibla in Bocaranga is at 55.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,054 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 55.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Bocaranga
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Bocaranga is around 4:54 AM and iftar at 6:08 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:09 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Bocaranga is located
The coordinates of Bocaranga are 6.9853° N and 15.6406° E. The nearest cities on our site are Paoua (93 km), Bozoum (110 km), and Bouar (117 km). Paoua, the nearest administrative centre, is 93 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Ouham-Pendé Prefecture.
- Name
- Bocaranga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ouham-Pendé Prefecture, Central African Republic
- Population
- 36,418
- Coordinates
- 6.98533, 15.64062
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 55.8° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,054 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bocaranga
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bocaranga comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:29 PM instead of 3:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Bocaranga (UTC+1), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bocaranga
When is Fajr in Bocaranga?
Fajr in Bocaranga depends on the season: about 4:27 AM on 21 June and about 4:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bocaranga?
The Qibla in Bocaranga is 55.8° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,054 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bocaranga?
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 Bocaranga 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.
When is Maghrib in Bocaranga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 December and 6:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.