City · Southern Province
Prayer times in Siavonga
This page shows today’s salah times in Siavonga, Southern Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 commonly used in Zambia.
Prayer times in Siavonga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Siavonga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Siavonga
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Siavonga on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 07 min, against only 11 h 09 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 6:54 PM and 7:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Siavonga and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:19 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:30 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:53 PM |
Siavonga lies 134 km south of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Siavonga comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Lusaka. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Siavonga.
Finding the Qibla from Siavonga
Qibla from Siavonga: 16.4° (north). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 4,392 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Siavonga is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Siavonga during Ramadan
Ramadan in Siavonga: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:31 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:41 PM, roughly 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).
Where Siavonga is located
Siavonga is located at 16.5382° S, 28.7088° E, in Southern Province, in Zambia. The nearest administrative centre is Lusaka, 134 km away. Close by you will find Chirundu (58 km), Kafue (102 km), and Chilanga Township (117 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Siavonga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Southern Province, Zambia
- Population
- 26,951
- Coordinates
- -16.53818, 28.70876
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 16.4° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,392 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Siavonga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Siavonga takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:18 PM for the majority, 4:05 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Siavonga (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Siavonga
- Chirundu58 km · north
- Kafue102 km · north-west
- Chilanga Township117 km · north-west
- Palabana123 km · north
- Chisankane123 km · north
- Mazabuka128 km · north-west
- Ntandabale131 km · north
- Lusaka134 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Siavonga
Which calculation method is used for Siavonga?
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.
When is Maghrib in Siavonga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 June and 6:37 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Siavonga?
Fajr in Siavonga changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 December and about 5:15 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Siavonga differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Siavonga is 134 km from Lusaka, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Siavonga comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Lusaka.
How long is the fast in Siavonga during Ramadan?
About 14 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 30 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.