City · Central Ethiopia Regional State
Prayer times in Gīmbīcho
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gīmbīcho, Central Ethiopia Regional State, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in Gīmbīcho
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gīmbīcho prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
Prayer times in Gīmbīcho by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gīmbīcho on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:58 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 33 min, compared with only 11 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:29 PM and 8:00 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gīmbīcho and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:29 PM |
Gīmbīcho lies 214 km south-west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Gīmbīcho is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Gīmbīcho.
Finding the Qibla from Gīmbīcho
The Qibla in Gīmbīcho is at 8.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,571 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 8.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Gīmbīcho
Ramadan in Gīmbīcho: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:27 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:39 PM, roughly 13 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Gīmbīcho is located
Gīmbīcho lies at 7.4500° N, 37.6333° E, in Central Ethiopia Regional State, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Hosa’ina, 27 km away. Nearby places include Hosa’ina (27 km), Hadero (28 km), and Shinshicho (32 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gīmbīcho
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
- Population
- 22,900
- Coordinates
- 7.45000, 37.63333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,571 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gīmbīcho
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gīmbīcho comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:01 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gīmbīcho and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Gīmbīcho
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gīmbīcho
What is the Qibla direction in Gīmbīcho?
The Qibla in Gīmbīcho is 8.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,571 km away.
When is Fajr in Gīmbīcho?
Fajr in Gīmbīcho depends on the season: about 4:58 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Gīmbīcho during Ramadan?
About 13 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Gīmbīcho?
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 Gīmbīcho?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:18 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.