Capital city · Lusaka Province
Prayer times in Lusaka
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lusaka, Lusaka 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Zambia.
Adhan times in Lusaka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lusaka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lusaka change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Lusaka on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 03 min, against only 11 h 13 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lusaka and may differ by a minute 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 | 6:57 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 | 5:33 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:52 PM |
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Keep in mind that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Zambia.
Finding the Qibla from Lusaka
Qibla from Lusaka: 17.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,284 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Lusaka is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Lusaka
Ramadan in Lusaka: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, 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).
Lusaka on the map
The coordinates of Lusaka are 15.4067° S and 28.2871° E. The closest places on our site are Chunga (10 km), Namalombwe (11 km), and Chisankane (11 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Lusaka Province.
- Name
- Lusaka
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Lusaka Province, Zambia
- Population
- 2,212,301
- Coordinates
- -15.40669, 28.28713
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 17.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,284 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lusaka
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lusaka comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (4:09 PM instead of 3:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Lusaka and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Lusaka
- Chunga10 km · north
- Namalombwe11 km · west
- Chisankane11 km · south-east
- Madido11 km · north-east
- Ntandabale15 km · east
- Chilanga Township18 km · south
- Lusaka West21 km · north-west
- Palabana27 km · east
Prayer times in Lusaka: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Lusaka?
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 Lusaka?
The Qibla in Lusaka is 17.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,284 km away.
What time is Fajr in Lusaka?
Fajr in Lusaka 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.
Which calculation method is used for Lusaka?
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 Lusaka during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.