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Prayer times in Zhelou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zhelou, Guizhou, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Zhelou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhelou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zhelou
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zhelou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:38 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 41 min, against only 10 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:29 PM and 9:13 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:49 PM and 1:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zhelou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:45 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:38 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:49 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:29 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:37 AM | 12:55 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:29 PM |
Zhelou lies 1,932 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Zhelou comes about 42 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Zhelou.
Qibla direction in Zhelou
The Qibla in Zhelou is at 281.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,690 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 281.4°.
Fasting hours in Zhelou during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zhelou is around 6:08 AM and iftar at 6:46 PM, for a fast of 12 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:47 AM and iftar to 7:03 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Zhelou on the map
Zhelou lies at 24.9667° N, 105.8167° E, in Guizhou, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Anlong, 34 km away. Close by you will find Anlong (34 km), Xingren (78 km), and Xingyi (93 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhelou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guizhou, China
- Population
- 34,250
- Coordinates
- 24.96667, 105.81667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,690 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhelou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zhelou is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 81 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:41 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zhelou and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Zhelou: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Zhelou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 December and 7:49 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Zhelou?
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 Fajr in Zhelou?
Fajr in Zhelou depends on the season: about 4:38 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zhelou during Ramadan?
About 12 h 28 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 Zhelou?
The Qibla in Zhelou is 281.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,690 km away.