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Prayer times in Chunga
Looking for the prayer times in Chunga? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Chunga, Lusaka Province. Every figure is computed for 15.3174° S, 28.2687° E, so the times reflect Chunga itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Chunga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Chunga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chunga change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chunga on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, compared with only 11 h 13 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chunga and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:45 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:52 PM |
Chunga lies right next to Lusaka (10 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Chunga comes at almost exactly the same time as Lusaka. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Chunga and distance to Makkah
From Chunga you pray towards the north, at an angle of 17.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,275 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chunga and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chunga
Ramadan in Chunga: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:35 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:41 PM, roughly 13 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 29 min, shorter by 28 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Chunga on the map
The coordinates of Chunga are 15.3174° S and 28.2687° E. The nearest cities on our site are Lusaka (10 km), Namalombwe (12 km), and Madido (12 km). Lusaka, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Lusaka Province.
- Name
- Chunga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Lusaka Province, Zambia
- Population
- 115,539
- Coordinates
- -15.31737, 28.26868
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.5° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,275 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chunga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chunga takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:14 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 48 minutes around 21 June: 3:21 PM for the majority, 4:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Chunga
- Lusaka10 km · south
- Namalombwe12 km · south-west
- Madido12 km · east
- Lusaka West17 km · west
- Ntandabale18 km · south-east
- Chisankane20 km · south-east
- Chilanga Township28 km · south
- Palabana32 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chunga
When is Maghrib in Chunga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 June and 6:36 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Chunga?
The Qibla in Chunga is 17.5° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,275 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Chunga?
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.
Do prayer times in Chunga differ from Lusaka?
Hardly: Chunga is only 10 km from Lusaka, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Fajr in Chunga?
Fajr in Chunga changes with the seasons: about 4:13 AM on 21 December and about 5:15 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.