City · Oromiya
Prayer times in Sebeta
Residents of and visitors to Sebeta can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Sebeta is a city in Ethiopia, in Oromiya, with about 102,300 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Sebeta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sebeta
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sebeta change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Sebeta move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:51 AM on 21 June and 5:20 AM on 21 December, a shift of 29 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:12 PM and 6:47 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 39 min in the summer solstice and falls to 11 h 36 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:51 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:47 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:23 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Sebeta comes about 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. Sebeta is 19 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sebeta
Qibla direction for Sebeta: 5.2° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,397 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sebeta remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sebeta
Fasting in Sebeta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 59 min of fasting. Towards 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.
Sebeta on the map
Sebeta is located at 8.9167° N, 38.6167° E, in Oromiya, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Addis Ababa, 19 km away. Nearby places include Burayu (14 km), Addis Ababa (19 km), and Genet (21 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sebeta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 102,300
- Coordinates
- 8.91667, 38.61667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 5.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,397 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sebeta
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sebeta comes about 64 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:33 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sebeta (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Sebeta
- Burayu14 km · north
- Addis Ababa19 km · north-east
- Genet21 km · north-west
- Ādīs ‘Alem27 km · north-west
- Bishoftu44 km · south-east
- Sendafa52 km · north-east
- Tulu Bolo52 km · south-west
- Gīnch’ī53 km · west
Prayer times in Sebeta: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Sebeta?
The Qibla in Sebeta is 5.2° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,397 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sebeta?
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 Sebeta differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Sebeta is 19 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sebeta comes roughly 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa.
How long is the fast in Sebeta during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Sebeta?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.