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Prayer times in Ara Ali
Looking for the prayer times in Ara Ali? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Ara Ali, Oromiya. Every figure is computed for 5.9667° N, 41.0333° E, so the times reflect Ara Ali itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Ara Ali today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ara Ali
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Ara Ali by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ara Ali on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:47 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, compared with only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 7:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:08 PM and 12:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ara Ali and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:47 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:18 PM |
Ara Ali lies 423 km south-east of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Ara Ali is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ara Ali.
Qibla in Ara Ali and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Ara Ali: 355.8° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,724 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ara Ali remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Ara Ali
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ara Ali is at about 5:12 AM and iftar at 6:27 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:28 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Ara Ali is located
The coordinates of Ara Ali are 5.9667° N and 41.0333° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ginir (135 km), Mena (140 km), and Goba (165 km). Arsi Negele, the nearest administrative centre, is 303 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Oromiya.
- Name
- Ara Ali
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 23,000
- Coordinates
- 5.96667, 41.03333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 355.8° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,724 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ara Ali
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ara Ali is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:23 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 61 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Ara Ali, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Ara Ali
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ara Ali
What time is Fajr in Ara Ali?
Fajr in Ara Ali depends on the season: about 4:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ara Ali?
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 Ara Ali during Ramadan?
About 13 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ara Ali differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Ara Ali is 423 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Ara Ali comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa.
What is the Qibla direction in Ara Ali?
The Qibla in Ara Ali is 355.8° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,724 km away.