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Prayer times in Mpulungu
Looking for the prayer times in Mpulungu? Below 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 Mpulungu, Northern Province. Every figure is computed for 8.7623° S, 31.1141° E, which means the times match Mpulungu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Mpulungu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mpulungu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Mpulungu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mpulungu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:17 AM, the longest day lasts 12 h 38 min, against only 11 h 37 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 7:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mpulungu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:17 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:09 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:17 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:21 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:25 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Mpulungu comes roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Mpulungu is 800 km from the capital, towards the north-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mpulungu
Qibla from Mpulungu: 15.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 3,489 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mpulungu is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mpulungu
Ramadan in Mpulungu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:23 PM, roughly 13 h 39 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, shorter by 17 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Mpulungu on the map
The coordinates of Mpulungu are 8.7623° S and 31.1141° E. The closest places on our site are Mbala (29 km), Mporokoso (128 km), and Kasama (161 km). Kasama, the nearest administrative centre, is 161 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Northern Province.
- Name
- Mpulungu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Northern Province, Zambia
- Population
- 55,405
- Coordinates
- -8.76234, 31.11405
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 15.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,489 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mpulungu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mpulungu comes roughly 51 minutes later around the june solstice (4:08 PM instead of 3:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:03 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Mpulungu, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Mpulungu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mpulungu
Which calculation method is used for Mpulungu?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Mpulungu?
The Qibla in Mpulungu is 15.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,489 km away.
When is Fajr in Mpulungu?
Fajr in Mpulungu changes with the seasons: about 4:17 AM on 21 December and about 4:54 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mpulungu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 June and 6:13 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mpulungu differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Mpulungu is 800 km from Lusaka, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Mpulungu is called roughly 11 minutes earlier than in Lusaka.