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Prayer times in Zhongzhai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zhongzhai, Gansu, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Zhongzhai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhongzhai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zhongzhai change through the year
Prayer times in Zhongzhai change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:11 AM and Maghrib at 8:15 PM, giving a day of 14 h 21 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:33 AM and Maghrib to 5:59 PM, and the day is just 9 h 58 min. That is a difference of 4 h 23 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:44 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:10 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:11 AM | 5:54 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:33 AM | 8:01 AM | 1:00 PM | 3:41 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:23 PM |
Zhongzhai lies 1,303 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Zhongzhai is called about 48 minutes later than in Beijing. 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 Zhongzhai.
Qibla direction in Zhongzhai
The Qibla in Zhongzhai is at 275.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,417 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 275.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Zhongzhai
For those fasting in Zhongzhai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:40 PM and imsak at 6:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 11 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:05 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.
Zhongzhai on the map
Zhongzhai is located at 33.1913° N, 104.4201° E, in Gansu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Wenxian Chengguanzhen, 36 km away. Nearby places include Wenxian Chengguanzhen (36 km), Qiaotou (38 km), and Liangshui (45 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhongzhai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 19,641
- Coordinates
- 33.19133, 104.42009
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 275.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,417 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhongzhai
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhongzhai comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:03 PM instead of 4:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 Zhongzhai (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Zhongzhai
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhongzhai
Do prayer times in Zhongzhai differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zhongzhai is 1,303 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Zhongzhai comes about 48 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Zhongzhai?
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 Zhongzhai?
Fajr in Zhongzhai changes with the seasons: about 4:11 AM on 21 June and about 6:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zhongzhai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Zhongzhai?
The Qibla in Zhongzhai is 275.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,417 km away.