City · Amhara
Prayer times in Bichena
This page shows today’s salah times in Bichena, Amhara, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ethiopia.
Adhan times in Bichena today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bichena prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Bichena
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Bichena on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 44 min, compared with only 11 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:22 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bichena and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:22 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
Bichena lies 169 km north of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Bichena comes about 2 minutes later than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bichena.
Qibla in Bichena and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Bichena is at 7.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,232 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 7.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Bichena
Fasting in Bichena, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 12 h 56 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
Where Bichena is located
Bichena is located at 10.4500° N, 38.2000° E, in Amhara, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Bahir Dar, 155 km away. Close by you will find Lumamē (37 km), Mertule Maryam (43 km), and Debre Mark’os (52 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bichena
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 36,500
- Coordinates
- 10.45000, 38.20000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,232 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bichena
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bichena takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 65 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Bichena (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Bichena
- Lumamē37 km · south-west
- Mertule Maryam43 km · north
- Debre Mark’os52 km · west
- Dayē63 km · south
- Gebre Guracha76 km · south
- Dembech’a79 km · west
- Mot’a79 km · north-west
- Wegeda87 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bichena
How long is the fast in Bichena during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Bichena differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Bichena is 169 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Bichena is called about 2 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
When is Fajr in Bichena?
Fajr in Bichena changes with the seasons: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Bichena?
The Qibla in Bichena is 7.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,232 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bichena?
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.