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Prayer times in Weldiya
This page shows today’s prayer times in Weldiya, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in Weldiya
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Weldiya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Weldiya by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Weldiya move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:40 AM on 21 June and 5:21 AM on 21 December, a difference of 40 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:03 PM and 6:48 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 49 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 26 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:40 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:14 PM |
Weldiya is located 325 km north of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Weldiya comes roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Weldiya.
Qibla direction in Weldiya
The Qibla in Weldiya is at 1.3° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,067 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 1.3°.
Fasting hours in Weldiya during Ramadan
For those fasting in Weldiya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:26 PM and imsak at 5:23 AM on the first day, 12 h 54 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 PM for a fast of 13 h 09 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
About Weldiya
The coordinates of Weldiya are 11.8277° N and 39.5916° E. The closest places on our site are Mersa (19 km), Robīt (21 km), and Sifra (53 km). Semera, the nearest administrative centre, is 154 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Amhara.
- Name
- Weldiya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 104,000
- Coordinates
- 11.82770, 39.59164
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 1.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,067 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Weldiya
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Weldiya comes about 67 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:29 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Weldiya in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Weldiya
What is the Qibla direction in Weldiya?
The Qibla in Weldiya is 1.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,067 km away.
Do prayer times in Weldiya differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Weldiya is 325 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Weldiya is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa.
Which calculation method is used for Weldiya?
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.
How long is the fast in Weldiya 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.
When is Maghrib in Weldiya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.