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Prayer times in Maekel Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Maekel Region, a region of Eritrea, together with links to the 1 cities of Maekel Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Asmara; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Maekel Region
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maekel Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Maekel Region by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Maekel Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:34 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, against only 11 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maekel Region and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 6:35 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:11 PM |
Maekel Region is very close to Asmara (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Maekel Region practically coincides with Asmara. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Maekel Region and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Maekel Region is at 7.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 683 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 7.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Maekel Region
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Maekel Region is around 5:29 AM and iftar at 6:25 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 47 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:15 AM and iftar to 6:33 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Maekel Region is located
Maekel Region is one of the regions of Eritrea. Its main city, Asmara, lies at 15.3381° N, 38.9318° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Maekel Region
- Local name
- Maekel
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Eritrea
- Coordinates
- 15.33805, 38.93184
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 683 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Maekel Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Maekel Region comes about 71 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:02 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:32 PM around the spring 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 relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Maekel Region (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Salah times across Maekel Region
- Prayer times in Asmara563,930
Nearby cities to Maekel Region
- Debub Region52 km · south
- Northern Red Sea Region65 km · north-east
- Anseba Region71 km · north-west
- Gash-Barka Region146 km · west
- Southern Red Sea Region485 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Maekel Region
Do prayer times in Maekel Region differ from Asmara?
Hardly: Maekel Region is only less than 1 km from Asmara, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Maekel Region?
The Qibla in Maekel Region is 7.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 683 km away.
When is Maghrib in Maekel Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 6:57 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Maekel Region?
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 Maekel Region?
Fajr in Maekel Region changes with the seasons: about 4:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.