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Prayer times in Metemma
Muslims living in Metemma can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Metemma is a city in Ethiopia, in Amhara, with about 25,600 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Metemma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Metemma prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Metemma by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Metemma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:26 PM and 8:18 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:28 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Metemma and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:26 PM |
Metemma lies 521 km north-west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Metemma is called roughly 10 minutes later than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Metemma.
Qibla in Metemma and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Metemma is at 22.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,019 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 22.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Metemma
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Metemma is around 5:38 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 51 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:26 AM and iftar to 6:45 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Metemma on the map
Metemma lies at 12.9548° N, 36.1555° E, in Amhara, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Bahir Dar, 202 km away. Close by you will find Ābderafī (92 km), Tikil Dingay (96 km), and Ayikel (109 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Metemma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 25,600
- Coordinates
- 12.95479, 36.15549
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,019 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Metemma
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Metemma comes about 68 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page 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 the mosque.
Nearby cities to Metemma
- Ābderafī92 km · north
- Tikil Dingay96 km · east
- Ayikel109 km · south-east
- May Cadera132 km · north
- K’ola Diba140 km · south-east
- Gonder148 km · east
- Adebaye153 km · north-east
- Amba Giorgis161 km · east
Prayer times in Metemma: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Metemma?
Fajr in Metemma depends on the season: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Metemma differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Metemma is 521 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Metemma comes about 10 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
How long is the fast in Metemma during Ramadan?
About 12 h 51 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Metemma?
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 Metemma?
The Qibla in Metemma is 22.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,019 km away.