City · Fujian
Prayer times in Quanzhou
Muslims living in Quanzhou can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Quanzhou is a city in China, in Fujian, with about 1,469,157 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Quanzhou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Quanzhou prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Quanzhou by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Quanzhou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:48 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 41 min, compared with only 10 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Quanzhou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:48 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:21 PM | 6:38 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Quanzhou is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 48 minutes earlier than in the capital. Quanzhou is 1,680 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Quanzhou
The Qibla in Quanzhou is at 285.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,943 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 285.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Quanzhou
Fasting in Quanzhou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 12 h 28 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Where Quanzhou is located
Quanzhou lies at 24.9139° N, 118.5858° E, in Fujian, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Jinjiang, 11 km away. Close by you will find Jinjiang (11 km), Luoyang (11 km), and Ximeicun (22 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Quanzhou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fujian, China
- Population
- 1,469,157
- Coordinates
- 24.91389, 118.58583
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,943 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Quanzhou
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Quanzhou comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Quanzhou, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Quanzhou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Quanzhou
When is Fajr in Quanzhou?
Fajr in Quanzhou changes with the seasons: about 3:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Quanzhou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Quanzhou is 1,680 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Quanzhou comes about 9 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Quanzhou?
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 Quanzhou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:21 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Quanzhou during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.