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Prayer times in Shenliu
Residents of and visitors to Shenliu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Shenliu is a city in China, in Hunan, with about 57,769 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location 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 Shenliu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shenliu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shenliu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shenliu 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 6:57 PM and 9:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:24 PM and 12:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shenliu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:32 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:07 PM | 7:34 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:21 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:57 PM |
Shenliu is located 1,229 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shenliu comes about 17 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Shenliu.
Finding the Qibla from Shenliu
From Shenliu you face towards the west, at an angle of 281.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,208 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shenliu 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 Shenliu
Ramadan in Shenliu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:46 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:15 PM, roughly 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 47 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Shenliu is located
Shenliu lies at 29.4137° N, 112.1644° E, in Hunan, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Nanzhou, 24 km away. Nearby places include Nanzhou (24 km), Jinshi (36 km), and Xiulin (41 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shenliu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hunan, China
- Population
- 57,769
- Coordinates
- 29.41369, 112.16435
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,208 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shenliu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shenliu comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:25 PM instead of 4:07 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:39 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Shenliu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Shenliu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shenliu
What time is Fajr in Shenliu?
Fajr in Shenliu depends on the season: about 3:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Shenliu?
The Qibla in Shenliu is 281.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,208 km away.
How long is the fast in Shenliu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Shenliu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 7:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Shenliu?
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.