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Prayer times in Arsi Negele

Residents of and visitors to Arsi Negele can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Arsi Negele is a city in Ethiopia, in Oromiya, with about 98,100 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Salah times in Arsi Negele today

  

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

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference 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.

Prayer calendar for Arsi Negele

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Arsi Negele change through the year

It is useful to know how prayer times in Arsi Negele move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:54 AM on 21 June and 5:17 AM on 21 December, a difference of 23 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:14 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 33 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 42 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Arsi Negele (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:20 AM6:30 AM12:33 PM3:45 PM6:36 PM7:41 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:54 AM6:11 AM12:27 PM3:54 PM6:44 PM7:56 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:05 AM6:14 AM12:18 PM3:30 PM6:21 PM7:26 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:17 AM6:32 AM12:23 PM3:44 PM6:14 PM7:25 PM

Arsi Negele lies 186 km south of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Arsi Negele practically coincides with Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Arsi Negele.

Finding the Qibla from Arsi Negele

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The Qibla in Arsi Negele is at 4.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,569 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 4.4°.

Ramadan timetable for Arsi Negele

For those fasting in Arsi Negele, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:37 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.

Where Arsi Negele is located

The coordinates of Arsi Negele are 7.3547° N and 38.6747° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kuyera (7 km), Shashamane (19 km), and Kofelē (34 km). Awasa, the nearest administrative centre, is 39 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Oromiya.

Name
Arsi Negele
Type
City
Part of
Oromiya, Ethiopia
Population
98,100
Coordinates
7.35470, 38.67465
Time zone
UTC+3
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
4.4° (north)
Distance to Makkah
1,569 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Arsi Negele

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Arsi Negele takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:54 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Arsi Negele and organise your day around them.

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Prayer times in Arsi Negele: questions and answers

What is the Qibla direction in Arsi Negele?

The Qibla in Arsi Negele is 4.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,569 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Arsi Negele?

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 Arsi Negele differ from Addis Ababa?

Yes. Arsi Negele is 186 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Arsi Negele practically coincides with Addis Ababa.

How long is the fast in Arsi Negele during Ramadan?

Roughly 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Arsi Negele?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:14 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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