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Prayer times in Kalulushi
Looking for the adhan times in Kalulushi? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kalulushi, Copperbelt. Every figure is computed for 12.8415° S, 28.0948° E, so the times reflect Kalulushi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kalulushi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kalulushi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kalulushi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kalulushi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 53 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:02 PM and 7:46 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kalulushi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:46 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:19 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:39 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:46 PM |
Kalulushi is located 286 km north of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Kalulushi is called about 1 minute later than in Lusaka. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kalulushi.
Qibla in Kalulushi and distance to Makkah
From Kalulushi you pray towards the north, at an angle of 18.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,020 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kalulushi and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kalulushi
Fasting in Kalulushi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:39 PM and imsak at 4:40 AM on the first day, 13 h 49 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:26 PM for a fast of 13 h 26 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zambia.
About Kalulushi
The coordinates of Kalulushi are 12.8415° S and 28.0948° E. The closest places on our site are Kitwe (14 km), Chambishi (24 km), and Mufulira (36 km). Chingola, the nearest administrative centre, is 42 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Copperbelt.
- Name
- Kalulushi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Copperbelt, Zambia
- Population
- 104,046
- Coordinates
- -12.84151, 28.09479
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,020 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kalulushi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kalulushi is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 49 minutes around 21 June: 3:25 PM for the majority, 4:14 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kalulushi and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Kalulushi
Prayer times in Kalulushi: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Kalulushi?
Fajr in Kalulushi depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 December and about 5:12 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kalulushi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 49 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kalulushi differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Kalulushi is 286 km from Lusaka, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kalulushi is called about 1 minute later than in Lusaka.
What is the Qibla direction in Kalulushi?
The Qibla in Kalulushi is 18.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,020 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kalulushi?
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.