Region · Central African Republic
Prayer times in Vakaga Prefecture
Prayer times in Vakaga Prefecture (Central African Republic): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Vakaga Prefecture has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Adhan times in Vakaga Prefecture today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Vakaga Prefecture
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Vakaga Prefecture
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Vakaga Prefecture on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, against only 11 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 7:06 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:21 AM and 11:36 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Vakaga Prefecture and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:40 PM | 6:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:51 AM | 5:09 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:08 AM | 5:18 AM | 11:21 AM | 2:37 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:27 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:24 PM |
Vakaga Prefecture is located 807 km north-east of Bangui, so Dhuhr in Vakaga Prefecture comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Bangui. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Vakaga Prefecture.
Qibla direction in Vakaga Prefecture
From Vakaga Prefecture you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 53.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,200 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Vakaga Prefecture 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Vakaga Prefecture
Ramadan in Vakaga Prefecture: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:35 PM, about 12 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Vakaga Prefecture is located
Vakaga Prefecture is one of the regions of Central African Republic. Its main city, Birao, is at 10.2849° N, 22.7882° E. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Vakaga Prefecture
- Local name
- Vakaga
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Central African Republic
- Coordinates
- 10.28488, 22.78818
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 53.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,200 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Vakaga Prefecture
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Vakaga Prefecture is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:36 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 65 minutes around 21 June: 2:58 PM for the majority, 4:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Vakaga Prefecture (UTC+1), wherever you are.
Salah times across Vakaga Prefecture
Prayer times near Vakaga Prefecture
- Bamingui-Bangoran Prefecture314 km · south-west
- Haute-Kotto Prefecture425 km · south
- Nana-Grébizi Prefecture539 km · south-west
- Ouaka Prefecture553 km · south-west
- Ouham-Fafa596 km · south-west
- Mbomou Prefecture616 km · south
Prayer times in Vakaga Prefecture: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Vakaga Prefecture during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Vakaga 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 is the Qibla direction in Vakaga Prefecture?
The Qibla in Vakaga Prefecture is 53.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,200 km away.
When is Maghrib in Vakaga Prefecture?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 5:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Vakaga Prefecture differ from Bangui?
Yes. Vakaga Prefecture is 807 km from Bangui, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Vakaga Prefecture is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Bangui.