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Prayer times in Zouma
Looking for the prayer times in Zouma? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Zouma, Chongqing Municipality. Every figure is computed for 30.5696° N, 108.4375° E, so the times reflect Zouma itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Zouma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zouma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zouma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zouma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 08 min, against only 10 h 10 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zouma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:21 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:44 PM | 3:31 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:10 PM |
Zouma lies 1,264 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Zouma is called roughly 32 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zouma.
Finding the Qibla from Zouma
Qibla direction for Zouma: 279.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,832 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Zouma remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Zouma during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zouma: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:28 PM, about 12 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Zouma is located
Zouma lies at 30.5696° N, 108.4375° E, in Chongqing Municipality, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Luotian, 13 km away. Nearby places include Luotian (13 km), Xintian (15 km), and Gaofeng (18 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
- Zouma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 26,017
- Coordinates
- 30.56960, 108.43752
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,832 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zouma
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zouma comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:54 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Zouma and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Zouma
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zouma
Which calculation method is used for Zouma?
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 time is Fajr in Zouma?
Fajr in Zouma depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Zouma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:49 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Zouma?
The Qibla in Zouma is 279.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,832 km away.
Do prayer times in Zouma differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zouma is 1,264 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Zouma comes about 32 minutes later than in Beijing.