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Prayer times in Sunlou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sunlou, Jiangsu, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Adhan times in Sunlou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sunlou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Sunlou
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sunlou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, against only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:32 PM and 9:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:06 PM and 12:21 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sunlou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 5:01 AM | 12:15 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:11 PM | 2:48 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:32 PM |
Sunlou is located 583 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Sunlou is called about 1 minute earlier 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 Sunlou.
Qibla direction in Sunlou
The Qibla in Sunlou is at 281.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,502 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 281.2°.
Fasting hours in Sunlou during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sunlou is at about 5:31 AM and iftar at 5:49 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:00 AM and iftar to 6:16 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Sunlou on the map
The coordinates of Sunlou are 34.6667° N and 116.5833° E. The nearest cities on our site are Fengcheng (4 km), Wanggou (8 km), and Songlou (11 km). Fengcheng, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Jiangsu.
- Name
- Sunlou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 46,941
- Coordinates
- 34.66667, 116.58333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,502 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sunlou
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sunlou comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:18 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.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Sunlou (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Sunlou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sunlou
When is Maghrib in Sunlou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Sunlou?
The Qibla in Sunlou is 281.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,502 km away.
Do prayer times in Sunlou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Sunlou is 583 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Sunlou comes about 1 minute earlier than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Sunlou?
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 Sunlou?
Fajr in Sunlou changes with the seasons: about 3:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.