Regional capital · Litoral Province
Prayer times in Bata
This page shows today’s prayer times in Bata, Litoral Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Equatorial Guinea.
Salah times in Bata today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Bata
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bata change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bata on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 14 min, compared with only 12 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 7:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bata and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:03 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
Compared with Ciudad de la Paz, Dhuhr in Bata is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Ciudad de la Paz, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 5 minutes later than in the capital. Bata is 121 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Bata
The Qibla in Bata is at 54.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,914 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 54.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Bata
Ramadan in Bata: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:37 PM, roughly 13 h 14 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 14 min, longer by less than a minute. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Bata on the map
Bata lies at 1.8639° N, 9.7658° E, in Litoral Province, in Equatorial Guinea. Close by you will find Evinayong (99 km), Añisok (111 km), and Ciudad de la Paz (121 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bata
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Litoral Province, Equatorial Guinea
- Population
- 173,046
- Coordinates
- 1.86391, 9.76582
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 54.0° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,914 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bata
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bata takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:28 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 58 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Bata (UTC+1), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Bata
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bata
When is Maghrib in Bata?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:19 PM on 21 December and 6:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Bata differ from Ciudad de la Paz?
Yes. Bata is 121 km from Ciudad de la Paz, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Bata is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Ciudad de la Paz.
Which calculation method is used for Bata?
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 time is Fajr in Bata?
Fajr in Bata depends on the season: about 5:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bata?
The Qibla in Bata is 54.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,914 km away.