Regional capital · Southern Province
Prayer times in Choma
Residents of and visitors to Choma can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Choma is a regional capital in Zambia, in Southern Province, with about 98,974 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Choma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Choma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Choma change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Choma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 08 min, against only 11 h 08 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 8:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Choma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| 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 Choma comes about 5 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Choma is 209 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Choma
The Qibla in Choma is at 18.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,476 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 18.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Choma
Ramadan in Choma: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:48 PM, about 14 h of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 30 min, shorter by 30 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Choma on the map
The coordinates of Choma are 16.8089° S and 26.9875° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kalomo (59 km), Maamba (64 km), and Sinazongwe (71 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Southern Province.
- Name
- Choma
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Southern Province, Zambia
- Population
- 98,974
- 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 Choma
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Choma comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:12 PM instead of 3:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Choma, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Choma
- Kalomo59 km · south-west
- Maamba64 km · south
- Sinazongwe71 km · south-east
- Monze79 km · north-east
- Namwala131 km · north-west
- Mazabuka133 km · north-east
- Itezhi-Tezhi156 km · north-west
- Livingstone166 km · south-west
Prayer times in Choma: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Choma during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Choma?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Choma?
The Qibla in Choma is 18.7° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,476 km away.
When is Fajr in Choma?
Fajr in Choma changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 December and about 5:23 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Choma?
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.