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Prayer times in Ndola
Looking for the prayer times in Ndola? Below 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 Ndola, Copperbelt. Every figure is computed for 12.9587° S, 28.6366° E, so the times reflect Ndola itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Ndola
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ndola
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ndola change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ndola on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, compared with only 11 h 22 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 7:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ndola and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:10 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:44 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:17 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:45 PM |
Ndola lies 275 km north of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Ndola comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Lusaka. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ndola.
Qibla in Ndola and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Ndola: 17.9° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,013 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Ndola remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Ndola during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ndola, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:37 PM and imsak at 4:38 AM on the first day, 13 h 50 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:23 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 26 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zambia.
Ndola on the map
The coordinates of Ndola are 12.9587° S and 28.6366° E. The closest places on our site are Mapalo (5 km), Luanshya (31 km), and Kitwe (49 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Copperbelt.
- Name
- Ndola
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Copperbelt, Zambia
- Population
- 627,503
- Coordinates
- -12.95867, 28.63659
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.9° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,013 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ndola
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ndola comes roughly 49 minutes later around the june solstice (4:12 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ndola and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ndola
When is Maghrib in Ndola?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 June and 6:30 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Ndola?
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.
How long is the fast in Ndola during Ramadan?
About 13 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 26 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Ndola?
The Qibla in Ndola is 17.9° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,013 km away.
Do prayer times in Ndola differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Ndola is 275 km from Lusaka, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Ndola is called roughly 1 minute earlier than in Lusaka.