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Prayer times in Liaocheng
This page shows today’s prayer times in Liaocheng, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Prayer times in Liaocheng today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Liaocheng
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Liaocheng
Prayer times in Liaocheng change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:07 AM and Maghrib at 7:37 PM, for a day of 14 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:51 AM and Maghrib to 5:04 PM, and the day is just 9 h 40 min. That is a difference of 4 h 59 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 4:58 AM | 12:18 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:31 PM |
Liaocheng is located 386 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Liaocheng is called about 2 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Liaocheng.
Qibla in Liaocheng and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Liaocheng is at 280.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,414 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 280.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Liaocheng
Ramadan in Liaocheng: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:34 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:49 PM, roughly 12 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 62 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Liaocheng on the map
Liaocheng lies at 36.4506° N, 116.0025° E, in Shandong, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Yanta, 38 km away. Nearby places include Yanta (38 km), Yanggu (43 km), and Pingyin (44 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Liaocheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shandong, China
- Population
- 1,229,768
- Coordinates
- 36.45064, 116.00247
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 280.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,414 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Liaocheng
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Liaocheng is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:24 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 keep your prayers on time in Liaocheng and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Liaocheng
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Liaocheng
When is Fajr in Liaocheng?
Fajr in Liaocheng changes with the seasons: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:51 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Liaocheng?
The Qibla in Liaocheng is 280.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,414 km away.
How long is the fast in Liaocheng during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Liaocheng?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 7:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Liaocheng differ from Beijing?
Yes. Liaocheng is 386 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Liaocheng is called about 2 minutes later than in Beijing.