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Prayer times in Nek’emtē
This page shows today’s salah times in Nek’emtē, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Namaz times in Nek’emtē today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nek’emtē prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nek’emtē by season
Prayer times in Nek’emtē vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:59 AM and Maghrib at 6:55 PM, giving a day of 12 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:28 AM and Maghrib to 6:20 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 36 min. The difference 1 h 03 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:31 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Nek’emtē is called about 9 minutes later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Nek’emtē is 241 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Nek’emtē
The Qibla in Nek’emtē is at 14.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,416 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 14.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nek’emtē
For those fasting in Nek’emtē, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:42 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:45 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
About Nek’emtē
The coordinates of Nek’emtē are 9.0833° N and 36.5500° E. The nearest cities on our site are Gutin (54 km), Bedelē (73 km), and Gimbi (79 km). Bonga, the nearest administrative centre, is 202 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Oromiya.
- Name
- Nek’emtē
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 156,000
- Coordinates
- 9.08333, 36.55000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 14.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,416 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nek’emtē
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nek’emtē takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:41 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 64 minutes around 21 June: 4:03 PM for the majority, 5:07 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Nek’emtē, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Nek’emtē
Prayer times in Nek’emtē: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Nek’emtē?
The Qibla in Nek’emtē is 14.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,416 km away.
When is Fajr in Nek’emtē?
Fajr in Nek’emtē depends on the season: about 4:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Nek’emtē?
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.
When is Maghrib in Nek’emtē?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:20 PM on 21 December and 6:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nek’emtē differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Nek’emtē is 241 km from Addis Ababa, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nek’emtē comes roughly 9 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.