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Prayer times in Tabala
This page shows today’s salah times in Tabala, South Ethiopia Regional State, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Ethiopia.
Today’s prayer times in Tabala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Tabala prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tabala by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tabala on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:59 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 31 min, compared with only 11 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:30 PM and 7:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tabala and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:30 PM |
Tabala lies 279 km south-west of Addis Ababa, so Dhuhr in Tabala is called roughly 4 minutes later 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 should not be used in Tabala.
Qibla direction in Tabala
Qibla direction for Tabala: 7.5° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,651 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Tabala remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Tabala during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tabala is around 5:25 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, for a fast of 13 h 04 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:41 PM, for a fast of 13 h 12 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Tabala
The coordinates of Tabala are 6.7061° N and 37.7697° E. The closest places on our site are Sodo (17 km), Gasuba (22 km), and Badessa (26 km). Sodo, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across South Ethiopia Regional State.
- Name
- Tabala
- Local name
- Tebela
- Type
- City
- Part of
- South Ethiopia Regional State, Ethiopia
- Population
- 17,538
- Coordinates
- 6.70608, 37.76966
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 7.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,651 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tabala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tabala takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 62 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Tabala (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Tabala
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tabala
Which calculation method is used for Tabala?
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.
What time is Fajr in Tabala?
Fajr in Tabala depends on the season: about 4:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tabala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:19 PM on 21 December and 6:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Tabala differ from Addis Ababa?
Yes. Tabala is 279 km from Addis Ababa, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Tabala comes roughly 4 minutes later than in Addis Ababa.
What is the Qibla direction in Tabala?
The Qibla in Tabala is 7.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,651 km away.