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Prayer times in Oromiya

This page gives today’s prayer times in Oromiya, a region of Ethiopia, together with links to the 76 cities and towns of Oromiya that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Adama; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.

Adhan times in Oromiya today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Adama, the main city of Oromiya. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Ethiopia we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+3) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Oromiya

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Oromiya

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Oromiya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:49 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 37 min, against only 11 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 7:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Oromiya and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Oromiya (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:18 AM6:27 AM12:31 PM3:44 PM6:34 PM7:39 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:49 AM6:06 AM12:25 PM3:52 PM6:43 PM7:56 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:03 AM6:12 AM12:15 PM3:29 PM6:19 PM7:24 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:17 AM6:32 AM12:21 PM3:41 PM6:10 PM7:21 PM

Oromiya lies 78 km south-east of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Oromiya comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Oromiya.

Qibla direction in Oromiya

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Qibla direction for Oromiya: 2.3° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,433 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Oromiya remains the simplest guide.

Ramadan timetable for Oromiya

For those fasting in Oromiya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 13 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 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.

Where Oromiya is located

Oromiya is one of the regions of Ethiopia. Its main city, Adama, lies at 8.5500° N, 39.2667° E. The region has 76 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.

Name
Oromiya
Type
Region
Part of
Ethiopia
Coordinates
8.55000, 39.26667
Time zone
UTC+3
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
2.3° (north)
Distance to Makkah
1,433 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Oromiya

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Oromiya takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 63 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 4:55 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Oromiya (UTC+3), whatever your location.

Prayer times in the cities of Oromiya

Prayer times near Oromiya

Prayer times in Oromiya: questions and answers

What time is Fajr in Oromiya?

Fajr in Oromiya depends on the season: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Do prayer times in Oromiya differ from Addis Ababa?

Yes. Oromiya is 78 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Oromiya is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa.

What is the Qibla direction in Oromiya?

The Qibla in Oromiya is 2.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,433 km away.

How long is the fast in Oromiya during Ramadan?

About 13 h 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 Oromiya?

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.

Other regions of Ethiopia

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