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Prayer times in Sesheke
Looking for the prayer times in Sesheke? Below 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 Sesheke, Western Province. Every figure is computed for 17.4759° S, 24.2968° E, so the times reflect Sesheke itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Sesheke today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sesheke
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sesheke by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sesheke on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:23 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 11 min, against only 11 h 05 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 8:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:15 PM and 12:30 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sesheke and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:30 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:34 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:34 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:23 AM | 5:45 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:56 PM | 8:13 PM |
Sesheke lies 484 km south-west of Lusaka, so Dhuhr in Sesheke is called about 16 minutes later than in Lusaka. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sesheke.
Finding the Qibla from Sesheke
The Qibla in Sesheke is at 22.0° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,644 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 points to 22.0°.
Fasting hours in Sesheke during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sesheke, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:00 PM and imsak at 4:47 AM on the first day, 14 h 02 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:42 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 31 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Zambia.
Sesheke on the map
Sesheke is located at 17.4759° S, 24.2968° E, in Western Province, in Zambia. The nearest administrative centre is Livingstone, 170 km away. Nearby places include Livingstone (170 km), Senanga (187 km), and Kalomo (238 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sesheke
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Western Province, Zambia
- Population
- 29,922
- Coordinates
- -17.47593, 24.29684
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 22.0° (north)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,644 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sesheke
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sesheke comes roughly 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:21 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:30 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Sesheke (UTC+2), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Sesheke
- Livingstone170 km · east
- Senanga187 km · north-west
- Kalomo238 km · east
- Itezhi-Tezhi268 km · north-east
- Mongu277 km · north-west
- Choma295 km · east
- Namwala298 km · north-east
- Maamba303 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sesheke
What is the Qibla direction in Sesheke?
The Qibla in Sesheke is 22.0° from true north, towards the north. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,644 km away.
Do prayer times in Sesheke differ from Lusaka?
Yes. Sesheke is 484 km from Lusaka, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Sesheke comes roughly 16 minutes later than in Lusaka.
What time is Fajr in Sesheke?
Fajr in Sesheke changes with the seasons: about 4:23 AM on 21 December and about 5:34 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sesheke?
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 Sesheke?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:57 PM on 21 June and 6:56 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.