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Prayer times in Welk’īt’ē
Residents of and visitors to Welk’īt’ē can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Welk’īt’ē is a city in Ethiopia, in Central Ethiopia Regional State, with about 77,500 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Welk’īt’ē today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Welk’īt’ē
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Welk’īt’ē change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Welk’īt’ē move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:55 AM on 21 June and 5:22 AM on 21 December, a difference of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:16 PM and 6:49 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 36 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 39 min in 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 | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
Welk’īt’ē lies 134 km south-west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Welk’īt’ē is called about 4 minutes later than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Welk’īt’ē.
Finding the Qibla from Welk’īt’ē
The Qibla in Welk’īt’ē is at 8.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,477 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 8.3°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Welk’īt’ē
Fasting in Welk’īt’ē, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:40 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
About Welk’īt’ē
Welk’īt’ē lies at 8.2833° N, 37.7833° E, in Central Ethiopia Regional State, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Hosa’ina, 82 km away. Close by you will find Waliso (34 km), Tulu Bolo (64 km), and Worabe (65 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Welk’īt’ē
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
- Population
- 77,500
- Coordinates
- 8.28333, 37.78333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 8.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,477 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Welk’īt’ē
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Welk’īt’ē takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Welk’īt’ē and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Welk’īt’ē
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Welk’īt’ē
What is the Qibla direction in Welk’īt’ē?
The Qibla in Welk’īt’ē is 8.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,477 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Welk’īt’ē?
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.
Do prayer times in Welk’īt’ē differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Welk’īt’ē is 134 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Welk’īt’ē is called about 4 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
When is Maghrib in Welk’īt’ē?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:16 PM on 21 December and 6:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Welk’īt’ē during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.