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Prayer times in Dingzhou
Muslims living in Dingzhou can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Dingzhou is a city in China, in Hebei, with about 152,934 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Dingzhou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dingzhou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dingzhou change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dingzhou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:58 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, against only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 9:37 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:13 PM and 12:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dingzhou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:55 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:58 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:22 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:48 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:18 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:32 PM |
Dingzhou lies 197 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Dingzhou is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Dingzhou.
Qibla direction in Dingzhou
The Qibla in Dingzhou is at 278.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,288 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 278.7°.
Ramadan timetable for Dingzhou
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dingzhou is at about 5:40 AM and iftar at 5:49 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:04 AM and iftar to 6:21 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Dingzhou is located
The coordinates of Dingzhou are 38.5147° N and 114.9868° E. The closest places on our site are Xinle (32 km), Beiwangli (38 km), and Anxiang (42 km). Xinle, the nearest administrative centre, is 32 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Hebei.
- Name
- Dingzhou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hebei, China
- Population
- 152,934
- Coordinates
- 38.51473, 114.98680
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 278.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,288 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dingzhou
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Dingzhou comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:32 PM instead of 4:17 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:28 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dingzhou
How long is the fast in Dingzhou during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Dingzhou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Dingzhou is 197 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Dingzhou is called roughly 6 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Dingzhou?
Fajr in Dingzhou changes with the seasons: about 2:58 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Dingzhou?
The Qibla in Dingzhou is 278.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,288 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dingzhou?
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.