City · Oromiya
Prayer times in Wenjī
Muslims living in Wenjī can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Wenjī is a city in Ethiopia, in Oromiya, with about 17,120 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Wenjī
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Wenjī
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Wenjī change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Wenjī move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:49 AM on 21 June and 5:16 AM on 21 December, a shift of 27 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:10 PM and 6:43 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 38 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:49 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:21 PM |
Wenjī lies 87 km south-east of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Wenjī comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Addis Ababa. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Wenjī.
Finding the Qibla from Wenjī
From Wenjī you face towards the north, at an angle of 2.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,444 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Wenjī and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Wenjī during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Wenjī is at about 5:21 AM and iftar at 6:31 PM, for a fast of 13 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:13 AM and iftar to 6:34 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Wenjī on the map
Wenjī lies at 8.4500° N, 39.2833° E, in Oromiya, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Addis Ababa, 87 km away. Nearby places include Wonji (7 km), Adama (11 km), and Mojo (23 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Wenjī
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oromiya, Ethiopia
- Population
- 17,120
- Coordinates
- 8.45000, 39.28333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 2.3° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,444 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wenjī
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Wenjī comes about 63 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:30 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Wenjī
- Wonji7 km · west
- Adama11 km · north
- Mojo23 km · north-west
- Sīrē27 km · south-east
- Welench’ītī29 km · north-east
- Huruta34 km · south
- Īteya36 km · south
- ‘Alem T’ēna40 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wenjī
When is Fajr in Wenjī?
Fajr in Wenjī changes with the seasons: about 4:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Wenjī?
The Qibla in Wenjī is 2.3° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,444 km away.
How long is the fast in Wenjī during Ramadan?
About 13 h 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 Wenjī?
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 Wenjī?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:10 PM on 21 December and 6:43 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.