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Prayer times in Laiwu
This page shows today’s salah times in Laiwu, Shandong, worked out 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 Laiwu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Laiwu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Laiwu
Prayer times in Laiwu change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:02 AM and Maghrib at 7:30 PM, giving a day of 14 h 38 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:44 AM and Maghrib to 4:58 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 42 min. The difference 4 h 56 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:02 AM | 4:52 AM | 12:11 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:40 PM | 4:58 PM | 6:25 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Laiwu is called roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 16 minutes earlier than in the capital. Laiwu is 428 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Laiwu
The Qibla in Laiwu is at 281.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,565 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 281.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Laiwu
Ramadan in Laiwu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, roughly 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Laiwu on the map
The coordinates of Laiwu are 36.1928° N and 117.6569° E. The nearest cities on our site are Xintai (34 km), Boshan (36 km), and Dongdu (38 km). Nanma, the nearest administrative centre, is 45 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Shandong.
- Name
- Laiwu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shandong, China
- Population
- 989,535
- Coordinates
- 36.19278, 117.65694
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,565 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Laiwu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Laiwu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Laiwu (UTC+8), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Laiwu
Do prayer times in Laiwu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Laiwu is 428 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Laiwu comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Laiwu?
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.
How long is the fast in Laiwu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Laiwu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:58 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Laiwu?
The Qibla in Laiwu is 281.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,565 km away.