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Prayer times in Leku
This page shows today’s salah times in Leku, Sidama Region, calculated 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.
Adhan times in Leku today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Leku
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Leku change through the year
Prayer times in Leku change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:56 AM and Maghrib at 6:44 PM, giving a day of 12 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:17 AM and Maghrib to 6:16 PM, and the day lasts only 11 h 44 min. The difference 0 h 48 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:56 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 | 6:32 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:27 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Leku is called roughly 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Leku is 242 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Leku and distance to Makkah
From Leku you pray towards the north, at an angle of 5.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,625 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Leku and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Leku
For those fasting in Leku, 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 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:38 PM for a fast of 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Ethiopia.
Where Leku is located
The coordinates of Leku are 6.8731° N and 38.4443° E. The nearest cities on our site are Irgalem (14 km), Awasa (21 km), and Wendo (31 km). Awasa, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Sidama Region.
- Name
- Leku
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sidama Region, Ethiopia
- Population
- 31,700
- Coordinates
- 6.87309, 38.44425
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 5.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,625 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Leku
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Leku takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Leku (UTC+3), whatever your location.
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Prayer times in Leku: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Leku?
Fajr in Leku depends on the season: about 4:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Leku?
The Qibla in Leku is 5.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,625 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Leku?
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 Leku differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Leku is 242 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Leku is called roughly 1 minute later than in Addis Ababa.
How long is the fast in Leku during Ramadan?
About 13 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.