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Prayer times in Linqu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Linqu, Shandong, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Linqu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Linqu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Linqu change through the year
Prayer times in Linqu change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:57 AM and Maghrib at 7:27 PM, for a day of 14 h 39 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:41 AM and Maghrib to 4:54 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 40 min. That is a difference of 4 h 59 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:27 PM | 9:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:41 AM | 7:14 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:21 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Linqu comes roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes earlier than in the capital. Linqu is 421 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Linqu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Linqu is at 281.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,636 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 281.5°.
Fasting hours in Linqu during Ramadan
Ramadan in Linqu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:39 PM, about 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Linqu on the map
The coordinates of Linqu are 36.5156° N and 118.5397° E. The nearest cities on our site are Yeyuan (12 km), Mihe (12 km), and Wujing (14 km). Mihe, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Shandong.
- Name
- Linqu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shandong, China
- Population
- 299,646
- Coordinates
- 36.51556, 118.53972
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,636 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Linqu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Linqu comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 3:59 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Linqu (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Linqu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Linqu
Do prayer times in Linqu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Linqu is 421 km from Beijing, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Linqu is called roughly 9 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Linqu?
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 Linqu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Linqu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Linqu?
The Qibla in Linqu is 281.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,636 km away.