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Prayer times in Mufumbwe

Residents of and visitors to Mufumbwe can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Mufumbwe is a city in Zambia, in North-Western, with about 25,667 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Namaz times in Mufumbwe today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Zambia we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+2) and follow daylight saving time automatically where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Mufumbwe

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Mufumbwe by season

It helps to know how prayer times in Mufumbwe move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:32 AM on 21 December and 5:25 AM on 21 June, a shift of 53 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:02 PM and 6:45 PM. Daylight reaches 12 h 54 min around the december solstice and drops to 11 h 21 min around the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Mufumbwe (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchMarch equinox5:13 AM6:24 AM12:28 PM3:46 PM6:31 PM7:37 PM
21 JuneJune solstice5:25 AM6:41 AM12:22 PM3:37 PM6:02 PM7:14 PM
23 SeptemberSeptember equinox4:59 AM6:09 AM12:12 PM3:31 PM6:16 PM7:22 PM
21 DecemberDecember solstice4:32 AM5:51 AM12:18 PM3:44 PM6:45 PM7:59 PM

Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Mufumbwe is called roughly 13 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes later than in the capital. Mufumbwe is 434 km away from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Mufumbwe

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The Qibla in Mufumbwe is at 23.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,170 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 23.0°.

Ramadan timetable for Mufumbwe

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mufumbwe is at about 4:52 AM and iftar at 6:52 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 50 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:02 AM and iftar to 6:38 PM, for a fast of 13 h 26 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

Where Mufumbwe is located

The coordinates of Mufumbwe are 13.1370° S and 25.0065° E. The closest places on our site are Manyinga (79 km), Kasempa (96 km), and Kabompo (101 km). Solwezi, the nearest administrative centre, is 185 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around North-Western.

Name
Mufumbwe
Type
City
Part of
North-Western, Zambia
Population
25,667
Coordinates
-13.13701, 25.00653
Time zone
UTC+2
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
23.0° (north-east)
Distance to Makkah
4,170 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Mufumbwe

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mufumbwe comes roughly 49 minutes later around the june solstice (4:26 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:28 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.

For the best results, 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 Mufumbwe (UTC+2), wherever you are.

Prayer times near Mufumbwe

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mufumbwe

What time is Fajr in Mufumbwe?

Fajr in Mufumbwe depends on the season: about 4:32 AM on 21 December and about 5:25 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

When is Maghrib in Mufumbwe?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 June and 6:45 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Mufumbwe?

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 Mufumbwe differ from Lusaka?

Yes. Mufumbwe is 434 km from Lusaka, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Mufumbwe is called about 13 minutes later than in Lusaka.

What is the Qibla direction in Mufumbwe?

The Qibla in Mufumbwe is 23.0° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,170 km away.

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