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Prayer times in Zhancheng
This page shows today’s salah times in Zhancheng, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Prayer times in Zhancheng today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhancheng
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zhancheng
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zhancheng on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 9:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zhancheng and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 4:58 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:03 PM | 6:28 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhancheng is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 23 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zhancheng is 649 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Zhancheng
Qibla direction for Zhancheng: 282.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 7,619 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zhancheng is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zhancheng
For those fasting in Zhancheng, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 12 h 09 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Where Zhancheng is located
Zhancheng is located at 34.1750° N, 117.7629° E, in Jiangsu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Xinhe, 21 km away. Close by you will find Tushan (9 km), Bayiji (13 km), and Gupi (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhancheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 38,164
- Coordinates
- 34.17501, 117.76291
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,619 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhancheng
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zhancheng takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Zhancheng, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Zhancheng
Prayer times in Zhancheng: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Zhancheng?
The Qibla in Zhancheng is 282.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,619 km away.
How long is the fast in Zhancheng during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Zhancheng differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zhancheng is 649 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Zhancheng is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Zhancheng?
Fajr in Zhancheng depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:41 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Zhancheng?
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.