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Prayer times in Gambella Region
This page gives today’s prayer times in Gambella Region, a region of Ethiopia, together with links to the 1 cities and towns of Gambella Region that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Gambēla; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Namaz times in Gambella Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Gambella Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Gambella Region by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gambella Region on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 36 min, compared with only 11 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:40 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gambella Region and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:52 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:11 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:40 PM |
Gambella Region lies 466 km west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Gambella Region comes about 17 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 is not accurate in Gambella Region.
Qibla in Gambella Region and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Gambella Region: 20.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,569 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Gambella Region remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gambella Region
Fasting in Gambella Region, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:50 PM and imsak at 5:40 AM on the first day, 13 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:53 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.
Where Gambella Region is located
Gambella Region is one of the regions of Ethiopia. Its main city, Gambēla, is at 8.2500° N, 34.5833° E. The region has 1 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Gambella Region
- Local name
- Gambela
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ethiopia
- Coordinates
- 8.25000, 34.58333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 20.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,569 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gambella Region
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gambella Region comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 4:11 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gambella Region and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Gambella Region
- Prayer times in Gambēla97,600
Nearby cities to Gambella Region
- Bīnshangul Gumuz202 km · north
- South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region212 km · south-east
- Central Ethiopia Regional State369 km · east
- South Ethiopia Regional State383 km · south-east
- Sidama Region449 km · east
- Addis Ababa466 km · east
Prayer times in Gambella Region: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Gambella Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:29 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Gambella Region?
Fajr in Gambella Region changes with the seasons: about 5:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Gambella Region?
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 Gambella Region during Ramadan?
About 13 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Gambella Region differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Gambella Region is 466 km from Addis Ababa, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Gambella Region comes about 17 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.