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Prayer times in ‘Alem Ketema
Looking for the adhan times in ‘Alem Ketema? 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 ‘Alem Ketema, Amhara. Every figure is computed for 10.0833° N, 39.0333° E, so the times reflect ‘Alem Ketema itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in ‘Alem Ketema today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for ‘Alem Ketema
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in ‘Alem Ketema change through the year
Prayer times in ‘Alem Ketema change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:46 AM and Maghrib at 6:47 PM, for a day of 12 h 43 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:20 AM and Maghrib to 6:08 PM, and the day is just 11 h 32 min. That is a difference of 1 h 11 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:19 PM |
‘Alem Ketema lies 122 km north of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in ‘Alem Ketema is called about 1 minute earlier than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in ‘Alem Ketema.
Qibla in ‘Alem Ketema and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for ‘Alem Ketema: 3.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,264 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in ‘Alem Ketema is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for ‘Alem Ketema
Ramadan in ‘Alem Ketema: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:31 PM, about 12 h 57 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 13 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About ‘Alem Ketema
The coordinates of ‘Alem Ketema are 10.0833° N and 39.0333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Fichē (46 km), Debre Berhan (71 km), and Were Īlu (72 km). Addis Ababa, the nearest administrative centre, is 122 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Amhara.
- Name
- ‘Alem Ketema
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 23,500
- Coordinates
- 10.08333, 39.03333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 3.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,264 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in ‘Alem Ketema
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in ‘Alem Ketema comes roughly 65 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:31 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to ‘Alem Ketema
- Fichē46 km · south-west
- Debre Berhan71 km · south-east
- Were Īlu72 km · north-east
- Mehal Mēda73 km · east
- Gebre Guracha76 km · south-west
- Dayē87 km · west
- Sheno89 km · south
- Kobo90 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in ‘Alem Ketema
Do prayer times in ‘Alem Ketema differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. ‘Alem Ketema is 122 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in ‘Alem Ketema is called about 1 minute earlier than in Addis Ababa.
Which calculation method is used for ‘Alem Ketema?
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.
How long is the fast in ‘Alem Ketema during Ramadan?
About 12 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in ‘Alem Ketema?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:08 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in ‘Alem Ketema?
The Qibla in ‘Alem Ketema is 3.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,264 km away.