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Prayer times in Nampundwe
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nampundwe, Central Province, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Zambia.
Today’s prayer times in Nampundwe
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nampundwe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nampundwe
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nampundwe on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, compared with only 11 h 12 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 7:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nampundwe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:22 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:54 PM |
Nampundwe is located 40 km west of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Nampundwe is called roughly 1 minute later than in Lusaka. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nampundwe.
Qibla direction in Nampundwe
Qibla from Nampundwe: 17.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,307 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nampundwe is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Nampundwe during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nampundwe is at about 4:36 AM and iftar at 6:43 PM, for a fast of 13 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:48 AM and iftar to 6:27 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Nampundwe is located
The coordinates of Nampundwe are 15.5082° S and 27.9244° E. The closest places on our site are Lusaka West (29 km), Namalombwe (31 km), and Chilanga Township (38 km). Lusaka, the nearest administrative centre, is 40 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Central Province.
- Name
- Nampundwe
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Central Province, Zambia
- Population
- 16,396
- Coordinates
- -15.50819, 27.92441
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,307 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nampundwe
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nampundwe comes about 48 minutes later around the june solstice (4:10 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:16 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nampundwe (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Nampundwe
- Lusaka West29 km · north-east
- Namalombwe31 km · north-east
- Chilanga Township38 km · east
- Kafue40 km · south-east
- Lusaka40 km · east
- Chunga43 km · north-east
- Mazabuka43 km · south-west
- Chisankane46 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nampundwe
Do prayer times in Nampundwe differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Nampundwe is 40 km from Lusaka, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nampundwe is called about 1 minute later than in Lusaka.
What time is Fajr in Nampundwe?
Fajr in Nampundwe changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 December and about 5:17 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Nampundwe?
The Qibla in Nampundwe is 17.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,307 km away.
How long is the fast in Nampundwe during Ramadan?
About 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Nampundwe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 June and 6:38 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.