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Prayer times in Shaozhuang
This page shows today’s salah times in Shaozhuang, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Shaozhuang
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shaozhuang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shaozhuang by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Shaozhuang move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:56 AM on 21 June and 5:42 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:54 PM and 7:29 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 41 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 39 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 | 4:45 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:56 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:08 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:22 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Shaozhuang comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Shaozhuang is 389 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Shaozhuang
The Qibla in Shaozhuang is at 281.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,611 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 281.3°.
Ramadan timetable for Shaozhuang
Ramadan in Shaozhuang: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 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 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Shaozhuang
The coordinates of Shaozhuang are 36.7470° N and 118.3166° E. The closest places on our site are Xindian (6 km), Yidu (10 km), and Miaozi (14 km). Yidu, the nearest administrative centre, is 10 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Shandong.
- Name
- Shaozhuang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shandong, China
- Population
- 66,728
- Coordinates
- 36.74701, 118.31655
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,611 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shaozhuang
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shaozhuang comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:15 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shaozhuang and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shaozhuang
How long is the fast in Shaozhuang 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.
Which calculation method is used for Shaozhuang?
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 Shaozhuang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shaozhuang differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shaozhuang is 389 km from Beijing, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Shaozhuang comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
What time is Fajr in Shaozhuang?
Fajr in Shaozhuang changes with the seasons: about 2:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.