Regional capital · Gambella Region
Prayer times in Gambēla
Muslims living in Gambēla can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Gambēla is a regional capital in Ethiopia, in Gambella Region, with about 97,600 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 Gambēla today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Gambēla prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gambēla
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gambēla 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, against only 11 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:40 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gambēla and can differ by a minute or two 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 |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Gambēla is called roughly 17 minutes later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes later than in the capital. Gambēla is 466 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gambēla
The Qibla in Gambēla is at 20.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,569 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 20.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Gambēla
Fasting in Gambēla, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts 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) iftar moves to 6:53 PM for a fast of 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
About Gambēla
The coordinates of Gambēla are 8.2500° N and 34.5833° E. The nearest cities on our site are Dembī Dolo (40 km), Metu (110 km), and Tēpī (151 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Gambella Region.
- Name
- Gambēla
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gambella Region, Ethiopia
- Population
- 97,600
- 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 Gambēla
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gambēla is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:49 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 63 minutes around 21 June: 4:11 PM for the majority, 5:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Gambēla (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Gambēla
- Dembī Dolo40 km · north-east
- Metu110 km · east
- Tēpī151 km · south-east
- Bambesi168 km · north
- Gimbi171 km · north-east
- Nejo172 km · north-east
- Mizan Teferi178 km · south-east
- Komtikas179 km · south-east
Prayer times in Gambēla: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Gambēla 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.
Which calculation method is used for Gambēla?
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 Fajr in Gambēla?
Fajr in Gambēla depends on the season: 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.
Do prayer times in Gambēla differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Gambēla is 466 km from Addis Ababa, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Gambēla comes about 17 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
When is Maghrib in Gambēla?
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.