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Prayer times in Wereta
This page shows today’s prayer times in Wereta, Amhara, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ethiopia.
Namaz times in Wereta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Wereta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Wereta change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Wereta on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:48 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 50 min, compared with only 11 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 8:10 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wereta and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:21 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Wereta is called about 4 minutes later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes later than in the capital. Wereta is 341 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Wereta
From Wereta you face towards the north, at an angle of 11.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,081 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Wereta and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Wereta
For those fasting in Wereta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 12 h 53 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:39 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.
Wereta on the map
Wereta lies at 11.9167° N, 37.7000° E, in Amhara, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Bahir Dar, 49 km away. Nearby places include Addis Zemen (24 km), Debre Tabor (35 km), and Ibnat (45 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Wereta
- Local name
- Werota
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Amhara, Ethiopia
- Population
- 47,800
- Coordinates
- 11.91667, 37.70000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,081 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wereta
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wereta is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 67 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Wereta, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Wereta
- Addis Zemen24 km · north
- Debre Tabor35 km · east
- Ibnat45 km · north-east
- Bahir Dar49 km · south-west
- T’īs Isat50 km · south
- Maksenyit54 km · north
- K’ola Diba70 km · north-west
- Ādēt76 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wereta
Do prayer times in Wereta differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Wereta is 341 km from Addis Ababa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Wereta is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
Which calculation method is used for Wereta?
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 Maghrib in Wereta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 6:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Wereta?
Fajr in Wereta changes with the seasons: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Wereta during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.