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Prayer times in Nanzhou
Muslims living in Nanzhou can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Nanzhou is a city in China, in Hunan, with about 54,449 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.
Adhan times in Nanzhou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nanzhou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nanzhou change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nanzhou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 02 min, against only 10 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:56 PM and 9:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:23 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nanzhou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:06 PM | 7:33 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:55 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:56 PM |
Nanzhou lies 1,228 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Nanzhou comes about 16 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nanzhou.
Finding the Qibla from Nanzhou
Qibla direction for Nanzhou: 281.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 7,232 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nanzhou is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Nanzhou during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nanzhou is at about 5:45 AM and iftar at 6:14 PM, for a fast of 12 h 19 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:35 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Nanzhou is located
The coordinates of Nanzhou are 29.3638° N and 112.4065° E. The closest places on our site are Shenliu (24 km), Xiulin (39 km), and Qionghu (58 km). Shenliu, the nearest administrative centre, is 24 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Hunan.
- Name
- Nanzhou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hunan, China
- Population
- 54,449
- Coordinates
- 29.36382, 112.40654
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,232 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nanzhou
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nanzhou comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:24 PM instead of 4:06 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Nanzhou, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Nanzhou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nanzhou
When is Maghrib in Nanzhou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:36 PM on 21 December and 7:33 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nanzhou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Nanzhou is 1,228 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Nanzhou comes roughly 16 minutes later than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Nanzhou?
The Qibla in Nanzhou is 281.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,232 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nanzhou?
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.
What time is Fajr in Nanzhou?
Fajr in Nanzhou depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:55 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.