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Prayer times in Kofelē
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kofelē, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in Kofelē
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kofelē
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kofelē change through the year
Prayer times in Kofelē change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:54 AM and Maghrib at 6:43 PM, for a day of 12 h 32 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:16 AM and Maghrib to 6:14 PM, and the day is just 11 h 43 min. The difference 0 h 49 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:25 PM |
Kofelē lies 218 km south of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Kofelē practically coincides with Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kofelē.
Finding the Qibla from Kofelē
The Qibla in Kofelē is at 3.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,600 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 3.9°.
Fasting hours in Kofelē during Ramadan
Fasting in Kofelē, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 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.
About Kofelē
Kofelē is located at 7.0667° N, 38.7833° E, in Oromiya, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Awasa, 34 km away. Nearby places include Shashamane (25 km), Kuyera (30 km), and Awasa (34 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kofelē
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 27,900
- Coordinates
- 7.06667, 38.78333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 3.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,600 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kofelē
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kofelē takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:54 PM for the majority, 4:56 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kofelē, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Kofelē
- Shashamane25 km · north-west
- Kuyera30 km · north-west
- Awasa34 km · west
- Arsi Negele34 km · north
- Leku43 km · south-west
- Dodola45 km · east
- Āsasa46 km · east
- Irgalem54 km · south-west
Prayer times in Kofelē: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kofelē?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:14 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kofelē 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kofelē?
The Qibla in Kofelē is 3.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,600 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kofelē?
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 Kofelē differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Kofelē is 218 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kofelē practically coincides with Addis Ababa.