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Prayer times in Mongu
Looking for the adhan times in Mongu? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mongu, Western Province. Every figure is computed for 15.2484° S, 23.1274° E, which means the times match Mongu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mongu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mongu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mongu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mongu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 December at 4:34 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 02 min, compared with only 11 h 13 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 8:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mongu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:05 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:34 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:12 PM |
Compared with Lusaka, Dhuhr in Mongu comes about 21 minutes later than in Lusaka, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 21 minutes later than in the capital. Mongu is 554 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mongu
Qibla from Mongu: 24.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,466 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mongu is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Mongu during Ramadan
Ramadan in Mongu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:56 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:02 PM, about 13 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 28 min, shorter by 27 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Mongu is located
Mongu is located at 15.2484° S, 23.1274° E, in Western Province, in Zambia. Close by you will find Kalabo (56 km), Senanga (98 km), and Lukulu (98 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mongu
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Western Province, Zambia
- Population
- 111,450
- Coordinates
- -15.24835, 23.12741
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 24.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,466 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Mongu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mongu comes roughly 48 minutes later around the june solstice (4:30 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:35 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mongu (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Mongu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mongu
Which calculation method is used for Mongu?
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 Mongu?
The Qibla in Mongu is 24.5° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,466 km away.
How long is the fast in Mongu during Ramadan?
About 13 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 28 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Mongu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:06 PM on 21 June and 6:56 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Mongu?
Fajr in Mongu changes with the seasons: about 4:34 AM on 21 December and about 5:36 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.