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Prayer times in Lalibela
Looking for the adhan times in Lalibela? On this page 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 Lalibela, Amhara. Every figure is computed for 12.0322° N, 39.0476° E, so the times reflect Lalibela itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Lalibela today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lalibela
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lalibela change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Lalibela move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:42 AM on 21 June and 5:23 AM on 21 December, a shift of 41 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:04 PM and 6:51 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 50 min around the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 25 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:42 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:16 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Lalibela comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Lalibela is 336 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Lalibela
Qibla direction for Lalibela: 4.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,047 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Lalibela remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Lalibela during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Lalibela is around 5:25 AM and iftar at 6:28 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:15 AM and iftar to 6:34 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Lalibela is located
The coordinates of Lalibela are 12.0322° N and 39.0476° E. The closest places on our site are Filakit (49 km), Weldiya (63 km), and Robīt (64 km). Mek'ele, the nearest administrative centre, is 169 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Amhara.
- Name
- Lalibela
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 39,100
- Coordinates
- 12.03219, 39.04756
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 4.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,047 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lalibela
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Lalibela takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 4:59 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Lalibela, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Lalibela
Prayer times in Lalibela: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Lalibela?
The Qibla in Lalibela is 4.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,047 km away.
How long is the fast in Lalibela during Ramadan?
About 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Lalibela?
Fajr in Lalibela changes with the seasons: about 4:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Lalibela?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 December and 6:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Lalibela differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Lalibela is 336 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Lalibela comes about 1 minute earlier than in Addis Ababa.