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Prayer times in Senanga
This page shows today’s prayer times in Senanga, Western Province, calculated 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 Senanga today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Senanga
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Senanga change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Senanga on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:31 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 05 min, against only 11 h 10 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:16 PM and 8:14 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Senanga and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:37 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:52 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:14 PM |
Senanga lies 543 km west of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Senanga is called about 20 minutes later than in Lusaka. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Senanga.
Qibla in Senanga and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Senanga is at 23.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,548 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 23.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Senanga
Ramadan in Senanga: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:02 PM, about 13 h 58 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 29 min, shorter by 29 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Senanga on the map
Senanga lies at 16.1167° S, 23.2667° E, in Western Province, in Zambia. The nearest administrative centre is Mongu, 98 km away. Close by you will find Mongu (98 km), Kalabo (140 km), and Sesheke (187 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Senanga
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Zambia
- Population
- 20,878
- Coordinates
- -16.11667, 23.26667
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 23.9° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,548 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Senanga
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Senanga takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 47 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:28 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Senanga, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Senanga
Prayer times in Senanga: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Senanga differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Senanga is 543 km from Lusaka, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Senanga comes about 20 minutes later than in Lusaka.
What time is Fajr in Senanga?
Fajr in Senanga depends on the season: about 4:31 AM on 21 December and about 5:37 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Senanga during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Maghrib in Senanga?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:04 PM on 21 June and 6:58 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Senanga?
The Qibla in Senanga is 23.9° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,548 km away.