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Prayer times in Zambezi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zambezi, North-Western, worked out 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Zambia.
Adhan times in Zambezi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zambezi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zambezi change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Zambezi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 4:38 AM on 21 December and 5:33 AM on 21 June, a shift of 55 minutes, while Maghrib moves between 6:09 PM and 6:53 PM. Daylight peaks at 12 h 56 min around the december solstice and falls to 11 h 20 min in the june solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:50 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:38 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:08 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Zambezi is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 24 minutes later than in the capital. Zambezi is 595 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Zambezi
From Zambezi you pray towards the north-east, at an angle of 25.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,295 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zambezi 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.
Ramadan timetable for Zambezi
Ramadan in Zambezi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:00 PM, about 13 h 51 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 27 min, shorter by 24 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Zambezi on the map
The coordinates of Zambezi are 13.5432° S and 23.1047° E. The closest places on our site are Chavuma (70 km), Lukulu (93 km), and Kabompo (119 km). Mongu, the nearest administrative centre, is 190 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around North-Western.
- Name
- Zambezi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North-Western, Zambia
- Population
- 26,885
- Coordinates
- -13.54323, 23.10467
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 25.4° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,295 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zambezi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zambezi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 49 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 4:33 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zambezi and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zambezi
What is the Qibla direction in Zambezi?
The Qibla in Zambezi is 25.4° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,295 km away.
When is Fajr in Zambezi?
Fajr in Zambezi depends on the season: about 4:38 AM on 21 December and about 5:33 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Zambezi differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Zambezi is 595 km from Lusaka, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Zambezi is called roughly 21 minutes later than in Lusaka.
When is Maghrib in Zambezi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:09 PM on 21 June and 6:53 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zambezi?
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.