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Prayer times in Northern Province
This page gives today’s prayer times in Northern Province, a region of Zambia, together with links to the 6 cities and towns of Northern Province that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Kasama; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Northern Province
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Northern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Northern Province by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Northern Province on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 43 min, compared with only 11 h 32 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 7:28 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Northern Province and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:50 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:18 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:56 AM | 6:11 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:43 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:28 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Northern Province is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Northern Province is 657 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Northern Province
Qibla direction for Northern Province: 15.0° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,642 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Northern Province is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Northern Province
For those fasting in Northern Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 4:32 AM on the first day, 13 h 42 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:12 PM for a fast of 13 h 23 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zambia.
Northern Province on the map
Northern Province is one of the regions of Zambia. Its main city, Kasama, is at 10.2129° S, 31.1808° E. The region has 6 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Northern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Zambia
- Coordinates
- -10.21289, 31.18084
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,642 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Northern Province
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Northern Province comes roughly 50 minutes later around the june solstice (4:06 PM instead of 3:15 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:03 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Northern Province and organise your day around them.
Prayer times in the cities of Northern Province
- Prayer times in Kasama179,636
- Mpulungu55,405
- Salah times Mbala42,424
- Kaputa35,663
- Prayer times in Mporokoso30,381
- Luwingu28,436
Prayer times near Northern Province
- Muchinga105 km · east
- Luapula Province273 km · south-west
- Copperbelt412 km · south-west
- Eastern Province413 km · south-east
- Central Province557 km · south-west
- North-Western566 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Northern Province
When is Maghrib in Northern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:43 PM on 21 June and 6:15 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Northern Province?
The Qibla in Northern Province is 15.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,642 km away.
What time is Fajr in Northern Province?
Fajr in Northern Province depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 December and about 4:56 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Northern Province differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Northern Province is 657 km from Lusaka, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Northern Province comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Lusaka.
How long is the fast in Northern Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 42 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 23 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.