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Prayer times in Filakit
Residents of and visitors to Filakit can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Filakit is a city in Ethiopia, in Amhara, with about 26,500 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Filakit today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Filakit prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Filakit by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Filakit on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:44 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 49 min, compared with only 11 h 27 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 8:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Filakit and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:44 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:17 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Filakit comes at almost exactly the same time as Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes later than in the capital. Filakit is 294 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Filakit
The Qibla in Filakit is at 5.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,090 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 points to 5.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Filakit
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Filakit is at about 5:26 AM and iftar at 6:30 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:35 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Filakit
The coordinates of Filakit are 11.6667° N and 38.8000° E. The nearest cities on our site are Nefas Mewch’a (37 km), Lalibela (49 km), and Wegeda (69 km). Bahir Dar, the nearest administrative centre, is 154 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Amhara.
- Name
- Filakit
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 26,500
- Coordinates
- 11.66667, 38.80000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 5.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,090 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Filakit
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Filakit takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: 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.
Prayer times near Filakit
- Nefas Mewch’a37 km · west
- Lalibela49 km · north-east
- Wegeda69 km · south-west
- Debre Tabor88 km · west
- Weldiya88 km · east
- Mersa93 km · east
- Ibnat97 km · north-west
- Robīt99 km · north-east
Prayer times in Filakit: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Filakit?
Fajr in Filakit depends on the season: about 4:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Filakit during Ramadan?
About 12 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Filakit differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Filakit is 294 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Filakit comes at almost exactly the same time as Addis Ababa.
Which calculation method is used for Filakit?
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 Filakit?
The Qibla in Filakit is 5.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,090 km away.