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Prayer times in Zhangjiachuan
Looking for the adhan times in Zhangjiachuan? Below 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 Zhangjiachuan, Gansu. Every figure is computed for 34.9876° N, 106.2090° E, so the times reflect Zhangjiachuan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Zhangjiachuan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhangjiachuan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zhangjiachuan by season
Prayer times in Zhangjiachuan change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:54 AM and Maghrib at 8:12 PM, for a day of 14 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:28 AM and Maghrib to 5:47 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 48 min. That is a difference of 4 h 42 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:35 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:54 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:44 PM | 8:12 PM | 9:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:28 AM | 7:59 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:29 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:13 PM |
Zhangjiachuan lies 1,052 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Zhangjiachuan comes about 41 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zhangjiachuan.
Qibla direction in Zhangjiachuan
Qibla direction for Zhangjiachuan: 275.7° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,561 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zhangjiachuan remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zhangjiachuan
For those fasting in Zhangjiachuan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:30 PM and imsak at 6:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:57 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.
Zhangjiachuan on the map
The coordinates of Zhangjiachuan are 34.9876° N and 106.2090° E. The closest places on our site are Muhe (8 km), Gongmen (9 km), and Dayang (12 km). Muhe, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Gansu.
- Name
- Zhangjiachuan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 62,497
- Coordinates
- 34.98756, 106.20902
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 275.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,561 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zhangjiachuan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhangjiachuan comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:00 PM instead of 4:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:03 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Zhangjiachuan (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Zhangjiachuan
Prayer times in Zhangjiachuan: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Zhangjiachuan?
The Qibla in Zhangjiachuan is 275.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,561 km away.
Do prayer times in Zhangjiachuan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zhangjiachuan is 1,052 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Zhangjiachuan comes about 41 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Zhangjiachuan?
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.
How long is the fast in Zhangjiachuan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Zhangjiachuan?
Fajr in Zhangjiachuan depends on the season: about 3:54 AM on 21 June and about 6:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.