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Prayer times in Sidama Region
Prayer times in Sidama Region (Ethiopia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Sidama Region has 5 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Sidama Region today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sidama Region
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sidama Region
It is useful to know how prayer times in Sidama Region move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:55 AM on 21 June and 5:17 AM on 21 December, a shift of 22 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:15 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 32 min around the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 43 min around 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 | 5:21 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:55 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:44 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:26 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Sidama Region comes about 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Sidama Region is 220 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sidama Region
The Qibla in Sidama Region is at 5.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,603 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 5.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sidama Region
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sidama Region is around 5:23 AM and iftar at 6:36 PM, for a fast of 13 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, for a fast of 13 h 11 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sidama Region on the map
Sidama Region is one of the regions of Ethiopia. Its main city, Awasa, is at 7.0621° N, 38.4764° E. The region has 5 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Sidama Region
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Ethiopia
- Coordinates
- 7.06205, 38.47635
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 5.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,603 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sidama Region
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sidama Region comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Sidama Region in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Salah times across Sidama Region
- Prayer times in Awasa422,200
- Irgalem81,600
- Salah times Wendo59,300
- Ch’iko49,500
- Prayer times in Leku31,700
Prayer times near Sidama Region
- South Ethiopia Regional State82 km · west
- Central Ethiopia Regional State88 km · north-west
- Oromiya187 km · north-east
- Addis Ababa220 km · north
- South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region248 km · west
- Gambella Region449 km · west
Prayer times in Sidama Region: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Sidama Region?
The Qibla in Sidama Region is 5.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,603 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sidama Region?
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 Fajr in Sidama Region?
Fajr in Sidama Region changes with the seasons: about 4:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Sidama Region?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:15 PM on 21 December and 6:44 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sidama Region 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.