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Prayer times in Sanmenxia
Looking for the prayer times in Sanmenxia? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Sanmenxia, Henan. Every figure is computed for 34.7808° N, 111.1929° E, so the times reflect Sanmenxia itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Sanmenxia today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Sanmenxia
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sanmenxia
It is useful to know how prayer times in Sanmenxia move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:36 AM on 21 June and 6:08 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 32 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:28 PM and 7:52 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 30 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 49 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:36 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:32 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:38 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:10 PM | 5:28 PM | 6:53 PM |
Sanmenxia is located 732 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Sanmenxia is called about 21 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 should not be used in Sanmenxia.
Qibla direction in Sanmenxia
In Sanmenxia you pray towards the west, at an angle of 278.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,015 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sanmenxia 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.
Fasting hours in Sanmenxia during Ramadan
Fasting in Sanmenxia, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:11 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:37 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.
Where Sanmenxia is located
The coordinates of Sanmenxia are 34.7808° N and 111.1929° E. The closest places on our site are Yuncheng (33 km), Yima (63 km), and Changzhi (69 km). Yuncheng, the nearest administrative centre, is 33 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Henan.
- Name
- Sanmenxia
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Henan, China
- Population
- 669,307
- Coordinates
- 34.78081, 111.19287
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 278.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,015 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sanmenxia
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sanmenxia comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:40 PM instead of 4:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Sanmenxia in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Sanmenxia
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sanmenxia
What time is Fajr in Sanmenxia?
Fajr in Sanmenxia depends on the season: about 3:36 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Sanmenxia?
The Qibla in Sanmenxia is 278.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,015 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sanmenxia?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:28 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Sanmenxia 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.
Which calculation method is used for Sanmenxia?
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.