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Prayer times in Luoyang
This page shows today’s prayer times in Luoyang, Henan, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Luoyang
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Luoyang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Luoyang by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Luoyang on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, compared with only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:48 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Luoyang and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:19 PM | 7:46 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:48 PM |
Luoyang is located 679 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Luoyang comes about 16 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 Luoyang.
Finding the Qibla from Luoyang
In Luoyang you face towards the west, at an angle of 279.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,129 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Luoyang and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Luoyang
For those fasting in Luoyang, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
About Luoyang
Luoyang is located at 34.6735° N, 112.4368° E, in Henan, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Jiyuan, 48 km away. Nearby places include Jiyuan (48 km), Yima (51 km), and Gongyi (53 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Luoyang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Henan, China
- Population
- 1,390,581
- Coordinates
- 34.67345, 112.43684
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,129 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Luoyang
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Luoyang comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:34 PM instead of 4:19 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Luoyang 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 Luoyang
When is Maghrib in Luoyang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:23 PM on 21 December and 7:46 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Luoyang?
Fajr in Luoyang depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Luoyang?
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.
Do prayer times in Luoyang differ from Beijing?
Yes. Luoyang is 679 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Luoyang is called about 16 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Luoyang 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.