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Prayer times in Shonē
Residents of and visitors to Shonē can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Shonē is a city in Ethiopia, in Central Ethiopia Regional State, with about 41,900 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Shonē today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shonē
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shonē change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shonē on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:57 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 32 min, against only 11 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:28 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shonē 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 | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:57 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
Shonē lies 228 km south-west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Shonē comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to 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 Shonē.
Qibla direction in Shonē
Qibla direction for Shonē: 7.0° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,602 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Shonē remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shonē
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shonē is around 5:25 AM and iftar at 6:38 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:18 AM and iftar to 6:40 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Shonē
Shonē is located at 7.1333° N, 37.9500° E, in Central Ethiopia Regional State, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Shanto, 16 km away. Close by you will find Duramē (13 km), Shanto (16 km), and Shinshicho (21 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shonē
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
- Population
- 41,900
- Coordinates
- 7.13333, 37.95000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,602 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shonē
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shonē comes about 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:59 PM instead of 3:57 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 your mosque.
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Prayer times in Shonē: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Shonē differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Shonē is 228 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shonē is called about 3 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
How long is the fast in Shonē during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Shonē?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:17 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Shonē?
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 time is Fajr in Shonē?
Fajr in Shonē depends on the season: about 4:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.