City · South Ethiopia Regional State
Prayer times in Bako
This page shows today’s salah times in Bako, South Ethiopia Regional State, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Adhan times in Bako today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Bako prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
Summer and winter prayer times in Bako
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Bako on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 5:05 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 28 min, against only 11 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:36 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Bako and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:45 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:05 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:36 PM |
Compared with Addis Ababa, Dhuhr in Bako comes about 9 minutes later than in Addis Ababa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Bako is 433 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Bako and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Bako: 11.1° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,774 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Bako is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Bako during Ramadan
For those fasting in Bako, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:45 PM and imsak at 5:29 AM on the first day, 13 h 06 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:46 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 Bako is located
Bako is located at 5.7833° N, 36.5667° E, in South Ethiopia Regional State, in Ethiopia. The nearest administrative centre is Gasuba, 152 km away. Close by you will find Jinka (17 km), Felege Neway (67 km), and Gīdolē (90 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Bako
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
- Population
- 34,100
- Coordinates
- 5.78333, 36.56667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 11.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,774 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Bako
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Bako comes roughly 61 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:04 PM instead of 4:03 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Bako
- Jinka17 km · south-east
- Felege Neway67 km · north-east
- Gīdolē90 km · east
- Arba Minch112 km · east
- Ch’ench’a122 km · north-east
- Gasuba152 km · north-east
- Waka157 km · north-east
- Bale Hawassa165 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bako
How long is the fast in Bako during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Bako?
The Qibla in Bako is 11.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,774 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Bako?
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 Bako?
Fajr in Bako depends on the season: about 5:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Bako differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Bako is 433 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Bako comes about 9 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.