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Prayer times in Zhaodun
Residents of and visitors to Zhaodun can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Zhaodun is a city in China, in Jiangsu, with about 76,691 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Zhaodun today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhaodun
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Zhaodun by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zhaodun on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 27 min, compared with only 9 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 9:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zhaodun 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 | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 4:57 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:27 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhaodun comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 23 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zhaodun is 637 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Zhaodun
Qibla from Zhaodun: 282.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 7,625 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zhaodun remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Zhaodun during Ramadan
Ramadan in Zhaodun: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:26 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:45 PM, about 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Zhaodun is located
Zhaodun is located at 34.3027° N, 117.8570° E, in Jiangsu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Pizhou, 9 km away. Close by you will find Yitang (6 km), Nianzhuang (8 km), and Pizhou (9 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhaodun
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 76,691
- Coordinates
- 34.30270, 117.85699
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,625 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhaodun
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zhaodun takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 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. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zhaodun and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Zhaodun
- Yitang6 km · south-east
- Nianzhuang8 km · west
- Pizhou9 km · east
- Tushan9 km · south
- Balu14 km · south
- Suyangshan14 km · north-west
- Bayiji16 km · west
- Zhancheng17 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhaodun
Do prayer times in Zhaodun differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zhaodun is 637 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Zhaodun comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Zhaodun?
The Qibla in Zhaodun is 282.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,625 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zhaodun?
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.
When is Maghrib in Zhaodun?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Zhaodun 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.