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Prayer times in Yancheng
Looking for the prayer times in Yancheng? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Yancheng, Jiangsu. Every figure is computed for 33.3575° N, 120.1573° E, so the times reflect Yancheng itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Yancheng
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Yancheng prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yancheng change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Yancheng on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 22 min, against only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 8:48 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yancheng and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 4:50 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:45 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 6:59 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:37 PM | 4:55 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Yancheng comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 34 minutes earlier than in the capital. Yancheng is 802 km from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Yancheng
The Qibla in Yancheng is at 283.4° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,855 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 283.4°.
Fasting hours in Yancheng 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 Yancheng is around 5:16 AM and iftar at 5:37 PM, for a fast of 12 h 11 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:46 AM and iftar to 6:02 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Yancheng
Yancheng is located at 33.3575° N, 120.1573° E, in Jiangsu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Dazhong, 33 km away. Nearby places include Qinnan (25 km), Dazhong (33 km), and Hede (47 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yancheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 1,615,717
- Coordinates
- 33.35750, 120.15730
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 283.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,855 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Yancheng
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Yancheng takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Yancheng, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Yancheng
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yancheng
Which calculation method is used for Yancheng?
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 is the Qibla direction in Yancheng?
The Qibla in Yancheng is 283.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,855 km away.
How long is the fast in Yancheng during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Yancheng?
Fajr in Yancheng changes with the seasons: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Yancheng differ from Beijing?
Yes. Yancheng is 802 km from Beijing, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Yancheng is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Beijing.