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Prayer times in Mendefera
Looking for the adhan times in Mendefera? On this page 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 Mendefera, Debub Region. Every figure is computed for 14.8872° N, 38.8153° E, so the times reflect Mendefera itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mendefera
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mendefera
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Mendefera change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mendefera on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:36 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 01 min, compared with only 11 h 15 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:12 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mendefera and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:36 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:12 PM |
Compared with Asmara, Dhuhr in Mendefera comes at almost exactly the same time as Asmara, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. Mendefera is 52 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mendefera
In Mendefera you face towards the north, at an angle of 8.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 734 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mendefera 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 Mendefera
Ramadan in Mendefera: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:29 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:26 PM, roughly 12 h 47 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 21 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Mendefera
Mendefera lies at 14.8872° N, 38.8153° E, in Debub Region, in Eritrea. Close by you will find Asmara (52 km), Keren (106 km), and Massawa (107 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mendefera
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Debub Region, Eritrea
- Population
- 17,781
- Coordinates
- 14.88722, 38.81528
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 734 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mendefera
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mendefera takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 70 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 5:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Mendefera (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mendefera
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mendefera
Which calculation method is used for Mendefera?
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 Mendefera?
Fajr in Mendefera changes with the seasons: about 4:36 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mendefera?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 6:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mendefera differ from Asmara?
Yes. Mendefera is 52 km from Asmara, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Mendefera practically coincides with Asmara.
How long is the fast in Mendefera during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 47 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.