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Prayer times in Suzhou
This page shows today’s salah times in Suzhou, Jiangsu, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Suzhou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Suzhou prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Suzhou change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Suzhou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 11 min, against only 10 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 8:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Suzhou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:15 AM | 4:54 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:38 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:52 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:40 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:21 PM |
Suzhou lies 1,029 km south-east of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Suzhou is called about 17 minutes 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 should not be used in Suzhou.
Qibla in Suzhou and distance to Makkah
In Suzhou you face towards the west, at an angle of 284.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,950 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Suzhou 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 Suzhou during Ramadan
Ramadan in Suzhou: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:13 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:38 PM, about 12 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Suzhou is located
The coordinates of Suzhou are 31.3041° N and 120.5954° E. The nearest cities on our site are Mudu (9 km), Songling (17 km), and Zhouzhuang (31 km). Mudu, the nearest administrative centre, is 9 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Jiangsu.
- Name
- Suzhou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 6,715,559
- Coordinates
- 31.30408, 120.59538
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,950 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Suzhou
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Suzhou comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:38 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Suzhou, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Suzhou
- Mudu9 km · south-west
- Songling17 km · south-east
- Zhouzhuang31 km · south-east
- Kunshan35 km · east
- Changshu41 km · north
- Wuxi41 km · north-west
- Zhujiajiao49 km · south-east
- Taicang50 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Suzhou
What time is Fajr in Suzhou?
Fajr in Suzhou changes with the seasons: about 3:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Suzhou?
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.
Do prayer times in Suzhou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Suzhou is 1,029 km from Beijing, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Suzhou is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Suzhou during Ramadan?
About 12 h 15 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 Suzhou?
The Qibla in Suzhou is 284.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,950 km away.