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Prayer times in Boma
Looking for the adhan times in Boma? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Boma, Bas-Congo Province. Every figure is computed for 5.8510° S, 13.0536° E, so the times reflect Boma itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Boma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Boma prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Boma by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Boma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 7:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Boma and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:48 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:10 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
Compared with Kinshasa, Dhuhr in Boma comes about 9 minutes later than in Kinshasa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 6 minutes later than in the capital. Boma is 302 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Boma
The Qibla in Boma is at 43.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,209 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 43.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Boma
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Boma is at about 4:50 AM and iftar at 6:32 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 32 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:23 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 20 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Boma
The coordinates of Boma are 5.8510° S and 13.0536° E. The closest places on our site are Matadi (45 km), Kenge (67 km), and Moanda (76 km). Matadi, the nearest administrative centre, is 45 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Bas-Congo Province.
- Name
- Boma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bas-Congo Province, DR Congo
- Population
- 297,009
- Coordinates
- -5.85098, 13.05364
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 43.1° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,209 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Boma
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Boma comes about 53 minutes later around the june solstice (4:24 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:15 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Boma (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Boma
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Boma
When is Fajr in Boma?
Fajr in Boma changes with the seasons: about 4:35 AM on 21 December and about 5:01 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Boma?
The Qibla in Boma is 43.1° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,209 km away.
How long is the fast in Boma during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 20 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Boma?
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.
Do prayer times in Boma differ from Kinshasa?
Yes. Boma is 302 km from Kinshasa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Boma comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Kinshasa.