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Prayer times in Chavuma
Looking for the prayer times in Chavuma? On this page 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 Chavuma, North-Western. Every figure is computed for 13.0667° S, 22.6833° E, which means the times match Chavuma itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Chavuma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chavuma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chavuma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chavuma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:41 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 54 min, against only 11 h 21 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:23 PM and 8:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chavuma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:41 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:09 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Chavuma is called about 22 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 27 minutes later than in the capital. Chavuma is 658 km from the capital, towards the north-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Chavuma and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Chavuma is at 26.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,267 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 26.2°.
Fasting hours in Chavuma during Ramadan
Fasting in Chavuma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:01 PM and imsak at 5:01 AM on the first day, 13 h 50 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:47 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.
Where Chavuma is located
Chavuma is located at 13.0667° S, 22.6833° E, in North-Western, in Zambia. The nearest administrative centre is Mongu, 247 km away. Close by you will find Zambezi (70 km), Lukulu (157 km), and Kabompo (174 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chavuma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North-Western, Zambia
- Population
- 18,902
- Coordinates
- -13.06667, 22.68333
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 26.2° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,267 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chavuma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Chavuma takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 49 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 4:35 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chavuma (UTC+2), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Chavuma
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chavuma
Which calculation method is used for Chavuma?
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 Chavuma differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Chavuma is 658 km from Lusaka, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Chavuma is called about 22 minutes later than in Lusaka.
How long is the fast in Chavuma 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.
When is Fajr in Chavuma?
Fajr in Chavuma changes with the seasons: about 4:41 AM on 21 December and about 5:34 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Chavuma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 June and 6:54 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.