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Prayer times in ‘Alem T’ēna
This page shows today’s salah times in ‘Alem T’ēna, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in ‘Alem T’ēna
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for ‘Alem T’ēna
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in ‘Alem T’ēna
It helps to know how prayer times in ‘Alem T’ēna move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:51 AM on 21 June and 5:18 AM on 21 December, a shift of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:11 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 36 min in the summer solstice and falls 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 | 5:19 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:22 PM |
‘Alem T’ēna is located 84 km south of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in ‘Alem T’ēna is called about 1 minute earlier than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in ‘Alem T’ēna.
Qibla direction in ‘Alem T’ēna
The Qibla in ‘Alem T’ēna is at 3.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,462 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 3.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in ‘Alem T’ēna
Ramadan in ‘Alem T’ēna: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:33 PM, roughly 13 h 01 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 10 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About ‘Alem T’ēna
‘Alem T’ēna lies at 8.3000° N, 38.9500° E, in Oromiya, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Addis Ababa, 84 km away. Nearby places include Dēra (16 km), Mek’ī (22 km), and Wonji (34 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- ‘Alem T’ēna
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 23,700
- Coordinates
- 8.30000, 38.95000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 3.6° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,462 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in ‘Alem T’ēna
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in ‘Alem T’ēna comes roughly 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:56 PM instead of 3:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of ‘Alem T’ēna in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in ‘Alem T’ēna
What is the Qibla direction in ‘Alem T’ēna?
The Qibla in ‘Alem T’ēna is 3.6° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,462 km away.
When is Maghrib in ‘Alem T’ēna?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:11 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in ‘Alem T’ēna 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.
Which calculation method is used for ‘Alem T’ēna?
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 ‘Alem T’ēna differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. ‘Alem T’ēna is 84 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in ‘Alem T’ēna comes about 1 minute earlier than in Addis Ababa.