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Prayer times in Southern Province
Prayer times in Southern Province (Zambia): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Southern Province has 11 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Southern Province today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Southern Province
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Southern Province change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Southern Province move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:14 AM on 21 December and 5:23 AM on 21 June, a difference of 1 h 08 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:48 PM and 6:44 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 08 min in the december solstice and falls to 11 h 08 min around the june solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:36 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:01 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Southern Province is called about 5 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Southern Province is 209 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Southern Province
Qibla from Southern Province: 18.7° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,476 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Southern Province remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Southern Province during Ramadan
Fasting in Southern Province, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:48 PM and imsak at 4:38 AM on the first day, 14 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 30 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zambia.
Southern Province on the map
Southern Province is one of the regions of Zambia. Its main city, Choma, is at 16.8089° S, 26.9875° E. The region has 11 cities and towns on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Southern Province
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Zambia
- Coordinates
- -16.80889, 26.98750
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.7° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,476 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Southern Province
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Southern Province is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:20 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:25 PM for the majority, 4:12 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 keep your prayers on time in Southern Province and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Southern Province
- Prayer times in Livingstone178,361
- Mazabuka104,412
- Salah times Choma98,974
- Monze60,281
- Prayer times in Chirundu35,403
- Kalomo30,781
- Salah times Siavonga26,951
- Itezhi-Tezhi22,449
- Prayer times in Maamba21,676
- Namwala15,614
- Salah times Sinazongwe15,191
Prayer times near Southern Province
- Lusaka Province209 km · north-east
- Central Province306 km · north-east
- Western Province448 km · west
- Copperbelt463 km · north-east
- North-Western520 km · north
- Luapula Province657 km · north
Prayer times in Southern Province: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Southern Province?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 June and 6:44 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Southern Province during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Southern Province differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Southern Province is 209 km from Lusaka, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Southern Province comes about 5 minutes later than in Lusaka.
Which calculation method is used for Southern Province?
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 Southern Province?
The Qibla in Southern Province is 18.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,476 km away.