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Prayer times in Mbala
Residents of and visitors to Mbala can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mbala is a city in Zambia, in Northern Province, with about 42,424 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Mbala
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mbala
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mbala
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mbala on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 39 min, compared with only 11 h 37 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:55 PM and 7:24 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mbala and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:49 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:16 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:53 AM | 6:08 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:45 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:50 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:20 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:24 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Mbala is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib comes at almost the same minute in both places. Mbala is 803 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mbala
The Qibla in Mbala is at 15.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,490 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 15.2°.
Fasting hours in Mbala during Ramadan
Fasting in Mbala, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 4:33 AM on the first day, 13 h 39 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:11 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 22 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zambia.
Where Mbala is located
The coordinates of Mbala are 8.8402° S and 31.3659° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mpulungu (29 km), Mporokoso (149 km), and Kasama (154 km). Kasama, the nearest administrative centre, is 154 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Northern Province.
- Name
- Mbala
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Province, Zambia
- Population
- 42,424
- Coordinates
- -8.84024, 31.36587
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.2° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,490 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mbala
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mbala is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 51 minutes around 21 June: 3:16 PM for the majority, 4:07 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Mbala in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Mbala: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Mbala?
Fajr in Mbala depends on the season: about 4:16 AM on 21 December and about 4:53 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Mbala during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 39 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Mbala?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 June and 6:12 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mbala differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Mbala is 803 km from Lusaka, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Mbala comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Lusaka.
Which calculation method is used for Mbala?
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.