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Prayer times in Jimma
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jimma, Oromiya, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Prayer times in Jimma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Jimma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jimma change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jimma on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:00 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 34 min, compared with only 11 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:32 PM and 8:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:25 PM and 12:40 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jimma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:37 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:00 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:32 PM |
Jimma is located 259 km south-west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Jimma comes about 8 minutes 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 should not be used in Jimma.
Qibla in Jimma and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Jimma: 11.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,562 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Jimma remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Jimma during Ramadan
Ramadan in Jimma: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:42 PM, about 13 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 11 min, longer by 9 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Jimma on the map
Jimma is located at 7.6734° N, 36.8344° E, in Oromiya, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Bonga, 78 km away. Close by you will find Āgaro (28 km), Suntu (49 km), and Tarch’a Sodo (69 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Jimma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 250,900
- Coordinates
- 7.67344, 36.83441
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,562 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Jimma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Jimma is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:40 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 63 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Jimma and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Jimma: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Jimma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 6:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Jimma?
Fajr in Jimma depends on the season: about 5:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Jimma?
The Qibla in Jimma is 11.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,562 km away.
How long is the fast in Jimma during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 02 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 Jimma?
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.