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Prayer times in Awasa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Awasa, Sidama Region, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Ethiopia.
Salah times in Awasa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Awasa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Awasa change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Awasa move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:55 AM on 21 June and 5:17 AM on 21 December, a difference of 22 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:15 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 32 min in the summer solstice and drops to 11 h 43 min around 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 | 5:21 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 Awasa comes about 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Awasa is 220 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Awasa and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Awasa is at 5.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,603 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 5.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Awasa
Fasting in Awasa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:36 PM and imsak at 5:23 AM on the first day, 13 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:38 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.
Awasa on the map
The coordinates of Awasa are 7.0621° N and 38.4764° E. The nearest cities on our site are Shashamane (21 km), Leku (21 km), and Kuyera (33 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Sidama Region.
- Name
- Awasa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Sidama Region, Ethiopia
- Population
- 422,200
- 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 Awasa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Awasa comes roughly 62 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:34 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Awasa (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Awasa
- Shashamane21 km · north-east
- Leku21 km · south
- Kuyera33 km · north-east
- Kofelē34 km · east
- Irgalem35 km · south
- Arsi Negele39 km · north-east
- Dimtu41 km · west
- Bedēsa50 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Awasa
Do prayer times in Awasa differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Awasa is 220 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Awasa is called roughly 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa.
When is Maghrib in Awasa?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Awasa?
The Qibla in Awasa is 5.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,603 km away.
When is Fajr in Awasa?
Fajr in Awasa 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.
How long is the fast in Awasa during Ramadan?
About 13 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 11 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.