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Prayer times in Zhuzhai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zhuzhai, Jiangsu, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Zhuzhai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zhuzhai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zhuzhai
It is useful to know how prayer times in Zhuzhai move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:13 AM on 21 June and 5:45 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 32 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:05 PM and 7:29 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 29 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 49 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:00 AM | 12:14 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:11 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:31 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhuzhai comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zhuzhai is 573 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Zhuzhai and distance to Makkah
From Zhuzhai you pray towards the west, at an angle of 281.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,521 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zhuzhai 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 Zhuzhai during Ramadan
Fasting in Zhuzhai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:48 PM and imsak at 5:30 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:15 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
About Zhuzhai
Zhuzhai is located at 34.7611° N, 116.8139° E, in Jiangsu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Peicheng, 11 km away. Nearby places include Lulou (7 km), Anguo (8 km), and Datun (10 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhuzhai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 56,908
- Coordinates
- 34.76111, 116.81389
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,521 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhuzhai
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhuzhai comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Zhuzhai in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Zhuzhai
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhuzhai
What time is Fajr in Zhuzhai?
Fajr in Zhuzhai depends on the season: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Zhuzhai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Zhuzhai?
The Qibla in Zhuzhai is 281.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,521 km away.
Do prayer times in Zhuzhai differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zhuzhai is 573 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Zhuzhai comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Zhuzhai?
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.