Ethiopia Qibla Direction & Prayer Times
The qibla direction in Ethiopia changes from city to city. The table below lists the qibla angle (degrees from true north) and the great-circle distance to the Kaaba for 15 cities. In Addis Ababa, for example, the qibla is 5° (north). Tap a city for the live compass and its prayer times.
Cities in Ethiopia — qibla angle and prayer times
| City | Qibla angle | To the Kaaba | Prayer times |
|---|---|---|---|
| Addis Ababa | 4.7° north | 1,383 km | Prayer Times |
| Jijiga | 347° north | 1,380 km | Prayer Times |
| Gonder | 14° north | 1,013 km | Prayer Times |
| Mek'ele | 2.4° north | 882 km | Prayer Times |
| Nazrēt | 2.3° north | 1,433 km | Prayer Times |
| Warder | 340.3° north | 1,712 km | Prayer Times |
| Awasa | 5.1° north | 1,603 km | Prayer Times |
| Bahir Dar | 13° north | 1,123 km | Prayer Times |
| Dire Dawa | 350.8° north | 1,333 km | Prayer Times |
| Dessie | 1° north | 1,144 km | — |
| Jimma | 11.5° north | 1,562 km | — |
| Shashamane | 4.6° north | 1,587 km | — |
| Bishoftu | 3.6° north | 1,412 km | — |
| Sodo | 7.6° north | 1,634 km | — |
| Arba Minch | 7.9° north | 1,729 km | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the qibla direction in Ethiopia?
There is no single angle for a whole country — the qibla depends on your coordinates. In Addis Ababa, for instance, the qibla is 5° from true north. Pick your own city in the table above.
Why does my phone compass show a different number?
A phone compass points to magnetic north, while the table uses true (geographic) north. The gap between them is the magnetic declination, and every city page shows it separately.
Which method are the prayer times based on?
Each country uses its official or most widely accepted method — Umm al-Qura, Karachi, Egyptian GAS, MWL, ISNA and so on. The method in use is stated on every prayer-times page.