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Prayer times in Lulou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Lulou, Jiangsu, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Lulou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Lulou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lulou change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Lulou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, against only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 9:09 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Lulou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 5:00 AM | 12:15 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:11 PM | 2:48 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:31 PM |
Lulou lies 578 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Lulou comes roughly 1 minute earlier 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 should not be used in Lulou.
Qibla direction in Lulou
The Qibla in Lulou is at 281.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,518 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 281.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Lulou
Ramadan in Lulou: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:30 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:49 PM, about 12 h 08 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 58 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Lulou on the map
The coordinates of Lulou are 34.7167° N and 116.7667° E. The closest places on our site are Zhuzhai (7 km), Qishan (10 km), and Huashan (10 km). Peicheng, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Jiangsu.
- Name
- Lulou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 63,704
- Coordinates
- 34.71667, 116.76667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,518 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Lulou
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lulou comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:21 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Lulou (UTC+8), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lulou
When is Maghrib in Lulou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Lulou?
Fajr in Lulou depends on the season: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Lulou?
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.
How long is the fast in Lulou 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Lulou?
The Qibla in Lulou is 281.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,518 km away.