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Prayer times in Nefas Mewch’a
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nefas Mewch’a, Amhara, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ethiopia.
Adhan times in Nefas Mewch’a today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nefas Mewch’a
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nefas Mewch’a by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nefas Mewch’a on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:45 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 49 min, compared with only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:19 PM and 8:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nefas Mewch’a and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:45 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:19 PM |
Nefas Mewch’a lies 303 km north of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Nefas Mewch’a is called roughly 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nefas Mewch’a.
Qibla in Nefas Mewch’a and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Nefas Mewch’a is at 7.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,087 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 points to 7.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nefas Mewch’a
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nefas Mewch’a is around 5:27 AM and iftar at 6:31 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 54 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:17 AM and iftar to 6:36 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Nefas Mewch’a
Nefas Mewch’a lies at 11.7333° N, 38.4667° E, in Amhara, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Bahir Dar, 118 km away. Close by you will find Filakit (37 km), Debre Tabor (51 km), and Wegeda (59 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nefas Mewch’a
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 44,200
- Coordinates
- 11.73333, 38.46667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,087 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nefas Mewch’a
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nefas Mewch’a takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Nefas Mewch’a, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Nefas Mewch’a
- Filakit37 km · east
- Debre Tabor51 km · west
- Wegeda59 km · south
- Ibnat64 km · north-west
- Lalibela71 km · north-east
- Addis Zemen86 km · north-west
- Wereta86 km · west
- Mot’a97 km · south-west
Prayer times in Nefas Mewch’a: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Nefas Mewch’a?
Fajr in Nefas Mewch’a depends on the season: about 4:45 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nefas Mewch’a?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:07 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Nefas Mewch’a?
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 Nefas Mewch’a?
The Qibla in Nefas Mewch’a is 7.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,087 km away.
Do prayer times in Nefas Mewch’a differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Nefas Mewch’a is 303 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Nefas Mewch’a comes about 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa.