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Prayer times in Mazabuka
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mazabuka, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Zambia.
Namaz times in Mazabuka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mazabuka prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Mazabuka by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mazabuka on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 04 min, compared with only 11 h 11 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 7:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mazabuka and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:18 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:23 PM | 5:46 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:47 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:55 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Mazabuka is called about 2 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Mazabuka is 76 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Mazabuka
The Qibla in Mazabuka is at 18.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,349 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 18.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Mazabuka
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Mazabuka is at about 4:36 AM and iftar at 6:44 PM, for a fast of 13 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:49 AM and iftar to 6:28 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Mazabuka is located
Mazabuka lies at 15.8560° S, 27.7480° E, in Southern Province, in Zambia. The nearest administrative centre is Lusaka, 76 km away. Nearby places include Nampundwe (43 km), Kafue (47 km), and Monze (55 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mazabuka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Southern Province, Zambia
- Population
- 104,412
- Coordinates
- -15.85601, 27.74800
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 18.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,349 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mazabuka
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Mazabuka comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:10 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mazabuka (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Mazabuka
- Nampundwe43 km · north-east
- Kafue47 km · east
- Monze55 km · south-west
- Chilanga Township64 km · north-east
- Namalombwe70 km · north-east
- Lusaka West71 km · north-east
- Lusaka76 km · north-east
- Chisankane77 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mazabuka
When is Maghrib in Mazabuka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:46 PM on 21 June and 6:39 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mazabuka differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Mazabuka is 76 km from Lusaka, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mazabuka comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Lusaka.
How long is the fast in Mazabuka during Ramadan?
About 13 h 58 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Mazabuka?
Fajr in Mazabuka depends on the season: about 4:14 AM on 21 December and about 5:18 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mazabuka?
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.