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Prayer times in Ādīs ‘Alem
This page shows today’s salah times in Ādīs ‘Alem, Oromiya, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in Ādīs ‘Alem
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ādīs ‘Alem prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ādīs ‘Alem change through the year
Prayer times in Ādīs ‘Alem vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:51 AM and Maghrib at 6:48 PM, giving a day of 12 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:21 AM and Maghrib to 6:12 PM, and the day is just 11 h 36 min. The difference 1 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:23 PM |
Ādīs ‘Alem is located 38 km west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Ādīs ‘Alem comes about 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ādīs ‘Alem.
Qibla in Ādīs ‘Alem and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Ādīs ‘Alem: 6.2° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,386 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ādīs ‘Alem is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Ādīs ‘Alem
Ramadan in Ādīs ‘Alem: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:34 PM, about 12 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 11 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ādīs ‘Alem is located
The coordinates of Ādīs ‘Alem are 9.0333° N and 38.4000° E. The closest places on our site are Genet (12 km), Sebeta (27 km), and Gīnch’ī (27 km). Addis Ababa, the nearest administrative centre, is 38 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Oromiya.
- Name
- Ādīs ‘Alem
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 20,900
- Coordinates
- 9.03333, 38.40000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 6.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,386 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ādīs ‘Alem
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ādīs ‘Alem comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:59 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Ādīs ‘Alem, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Ādīs ‘Alem
- Genet12 km · east
- Sebeta27 km · south-east
- Gīnch’ī27 km · west
- Burayu29 km · east
- Addis Ababa38 km · east
- Tulu Bolo45 km · south-west
- Hāgere Hiywet61 km · west
- Sendafa70 km · east
Prayer times in Ādīs ‘Alem: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Ādīs ‘Alem?
Fajr in Ādīs ‘Alem depends on the season: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Ādīs ‘Alem?
The Qibla in Ādīs ‘Alem is 6.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,386 km away.
Do prayer times in Ādīs ‘Alem differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Ādīs ‘Alem is 38 km from Addis Ababa, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ādīs ‘Alem is called about 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa.
Which calculation method is used for Ādīs ‘Alem?
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 Maghrib in Ādīs ‘Alem?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 6:48 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.