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Prayer times in Addis Ababa
Salah times in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Addis Ababa has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Addis Ababa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Addis Ababa prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Addis Ababa by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Addis Ababa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:50 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 7:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 12:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Addis Ababa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:50 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
Addis Ababa is very close to Addis Ababa (less than 1 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Addis Ababa comes at almost exactly the same time as Addis Ababa. People in the surrounding districts can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla direction in Addis Ababa
The Qibla in Addis Ababa is at 4.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,383 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 4.7°.
Fasting hours in Addis Ababa during Ramadan
Fasting in Addis Ababa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:33 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:36 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa on the map
Addis Ababa is one of the regions of Ethiopia. Its main city, Addis Ababa, is at 9.0250° N, 38.7469° 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 ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Addis Ababa
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ethiopia
- Coordinates
- 9.02497, 38.74689
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 4.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,383 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Addis Ababa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Addis Ababa is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 64 minutes around 21 June: 3:54 PM for the majority, 4:58 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 Addis Ababa (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times in the cities of Addis Ababa
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Prayer times near Addis Ababa
- Oromiya78 km · south-east
- Central Ethiopia Regional State191 km · south-west
- Sidama Region220 km · south
- South Ethiopia Regional State264 km · south-west
- Amhara322 km · north-west
- South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region337 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Addis Ababa
When is Maghrib in Addis Ababa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Addis Ababa?
Fajr in Addis Ababa changes with the seasons: about 4:50 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Addis Ababa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Addis Ababa?
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 Addis Ababa?
The Qibla in Addis Ababa is 4.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,383 km away.