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Prayer times in Ermera District
Prayer times in Ermera District (Timor-Leste): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Ermera District has 1 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Prayer times in Ermera District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ermera District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ermera District by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ermera District move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:59 AM on 21 December and 5:37 AM on 21 June, a difference of 37 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:28 PM and 6:56 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 39 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 36 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:33 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:49 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:08 PM |
Ermera District lies 45 km south-west of Dili, so Dhuhr in Ermera District comes about 1 minute later than in Dili. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ermera District.
Qibla in Ermera District and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Ermera District: 291.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,916 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ermera District is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Ermera District during Ramadan
Ramadan in Ermera District: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:06 PM, roughly 13 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, shorter by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ermera District is located
Ermera District is one of the regions of Timor-Leste. Its main city, Atsabe, is at 8.9250° S, 125.3981° E. The region has 1 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
- Ermera District
- Local name
- Ermera
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Timor-Leste
- Coordinates
- -8.92500, 125.39806
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,916 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ermera District
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ermera District is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:46 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 51 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Ermera District, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Cities and towns in Ermera District
- Prayer times in Atsabe16,304
Prayer times near Ermera District
- Ainaro District14 km · south-east
- Bobonaro Municipality21 km · west
- Aileu District29 km · north-east
- Manufahi Municipality29 km · east
- Liquiçá District38 km · north
- Dili Municipality45 km · north-east
Prayer times in Ermera District: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Ermera District differ from Dili?
Yes. Ermera District is 45 km from Dili, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ermera District is called roughly 1 minute later than in Dili.
What is the Qibla direction in Ermera District?
The Qibla in Ermera District is 291.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,916 km away.
How long is the fast in Ermera District during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Ermera District?
Fajr in Ermera District changes with the seasons: about 4:59 AM on 21 December and about 5:37 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ermera District?
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.