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Prayer times in Kombolcha

Looking for the prayer times in Kombolcha? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kombolcha, Amhara. Every figure is computed for 11.0816° N, 39.7434° E, so the times reflect Kombolcha itself rather than the nearest big city.

Prayer times in Kombolcha today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Ethiopia we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+3) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Kombolcha prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Kombolcha change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kombolcha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 47 min, against only 11 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:14 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kombolcha and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Kombolcha (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:16 AM6:25 AM12:29 PM3:45 PM6:32 PM7:38 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:41 AM6:00 AM12:23 PM3:50 PM6:46 PM8:00 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:00 AM6:10 AM12:14 PM3:30 PM6:17 PM7:23 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:19 AM6:35 AM12:19 PM3:36 PM6:03 PM7:15 PM

Kombolcha is located 253 km north-east of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Kombolcha comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kombolcha.

Qibla direction in Kombolcha

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The Qibla in Kombolcha is at 0.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,150 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 0.4°.

Fasting hours in Kombolcha during Ramadan

Ramadan in Kombolcha: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:27 PM, about 12 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 10 min, longer by 15 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where Kombolcha is located

Kombolcha lies at 11.0816° N, 39.7434° E, in Amhara, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Semera, 159 km away. Nearby places include Dessie (13 km), Harbu (19 km), and Hāyk’ (25 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Kombolcha
Type
City
Part of
Amhara, Ethiopia
Population
132,100
Coordinates
11.08155, 39.74339
Time zone
UTC+3
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
0.4° (north)
Distance to Makkah
1,150 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kombolcha

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kombolcha is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 66 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 4:56 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

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Prayer times in Kombolcha: questions and answers

When is Maghrib in Kombolcha?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

What is the Qibla direction in Kombolcha?

The Qibla in Kombolcha is 0.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,150 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Kombolcha?

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.

When is Fajr in Kombolcha?

Fajr in Kombolcha changes with the seasons: about 4:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in Kombolcha differ from Addis Ababa?

Yes. Kombolcha is 253 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Kombolcha comes about 4 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa.

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