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Prayer times in Chirundu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chirundu, Southern Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Zambia.
Adhan times in Chirundu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Chirundu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chirundu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chirundu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:09 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 05 min, against only 11 h 10 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 7:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chirundu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:42 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:42 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:09 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:51 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Chirundu comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Chirundu is 92 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Chirundu
From Chirundu you pray towards the north, at an angle of 16.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,334 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chirundu 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.
Fasting hours in Chirundu during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Chirundu is at about 4:32 AM and iftar at 6:40 PM, for a fast of 13 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:44 AM and iftar to 6:24 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Chirundu
Chirundu lies at 16.0358° S, 28.8431° E, in Southern Province, in Zambia. The nearest administrative centre is Lusaka, 92 km away. Nearby places include Siavonga (58 km), Palabana (73 km), and Kafue (77 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chirundu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Southern Province, Zambia
- Population
- 35,403
- Coordinates
- -16.03577, 28.84311
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,334 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chirundu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chirundu comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:06 PM instead of 3:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:12 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Chirundu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Chirundu
- Siavonga58 km · south
- Palabana73 km · north-west
- Kafue77 km · north-west
- Chilanga Township80 km · north-west
- Chongwe80 km · north
- Chisankane81 km · north-west
- Ntandabale85 km · north-west
- Madido91 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chirundu
When is Fajr in Chirundu?
Fajr in Chirundu depends on the season: about 4:09 AM on 21 December and about 5:14 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Chirundu differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Chirundu is 92 km from Lusaka, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Chirundu is called roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lusaka.
When is Maghrib in Chirundu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 June and 6:35 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Chirundu?
The Qibla in Chirundu is 16.4° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,334 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Chirundu?
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.