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Prayer times in Chiengi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chiengi, Luapula Province, calculated 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 commonly used in Zambia.
Salah times in Chiengi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chiengi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chiengi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chiengi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:25 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 38 min, compared with only 11 h 37 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:05 PM and 7:33 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:11 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chiengi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:25 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:01 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:25 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:33 PM |
Chiengi lies 756 km north of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Chiengi is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Lusaka. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Chiengi.
Qibla direction in Chiengi
The Qibla in Chiengi is at 19.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,542 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 19.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Chiengi
Ramadan in Chiengi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:30 PM, roughly 13 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, shorter by 16 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Chiengi
The coordinates of Chiengi are 8.6604° S and 29.1614° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kaputa (59 km), Nchelenge (89 km), and Kawambwa (126 km). Kasama, the nearest administrative centre, is 281 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Luapula Province.
- Name
- Chiengi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Luapula Province, Zambia
- Population
- 15,165
- Coordinates
- -8.66043, 29.16142
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 19.1° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,542 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chiengi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chiengi comes about 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:16 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:11 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Chiengi in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chiengi
How long is the fast in Chiengi during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Chiengi?
The Qibla in Chiengi is 19.1° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,542 km away.
Do prayer times in Chiengi differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Chiengi is 756 km from Lusaka, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Chiengi is called roughly 3 minutes earlier than in Lusaka.
What time is Fajr in Chiengi?
Fajr in Chiengi changes with the seasons: about 4:25 AM on 21 December and about 5:01 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Chiengi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:54 PM on 21 June and 6:20 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.