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Prayer times in Fangcheng
This page shows today’s prayer times in Fangcheng, Henan, 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.
Namaz times in Fangcheng today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Fangcheng
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Fangcheng change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Fangcheng on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:36 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 21 min, compared with only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:48 PM and 9:17 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Fangcheng and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:13 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:06 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:48 PM |
Fangcheng is located 799 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Fangcheng is called about 14 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Fangcheng.
Qibla direction in Fangcheng
From Fangcheng you pray towards the west, at an angle of 280.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,207 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Fangcheng and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Fangcheng
Ramadan in Fangcheng: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:45 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:06 PM, about 12 h 11 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 55 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Fangcheng is located
The coordinates of Fangcheng are 33.2569° N and 113.0010° E. The closest places on our site are Yunyang (34 km), Nanyang (51 km), and Pingdingshan (60 km). Nanyang, the nearest administrative centre, is 51 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Henan.
- Name
- Fangcheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Henan, China
- Population
- 93,808
- Coordinates
- 33.25692, 113.00099
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 280.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,207 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Fangcheng
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Fangcheng comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:29 PM instead of 4:13 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 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 your mosque.
Nearby cities to Fangcheng
- Yunyang34 km · north-west
- Nanyang51 km · south-west
- Pingdingshan60 km · north-east
- Tanghe65 km · south
- Zhenping76 km · west
- Xiangcheng80 km · north-east
- Zhumadian100 km · east
- Xinye100 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Fangcheng
When is Fajr in Fangcheng?
Fajr in Fangcheng depends on the season: about 3:36 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 Fangcheng?
The Qibla in Fangcheng is 280.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,207 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Fangcheng?
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 Fangcheng?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:24 PM on 21 December and 7:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Fangcheng differ from Beijing?
Yes. Fangcheng is 799 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Fangcheng is called about 14 minutes later than in Beijing.