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Prayer times in Zhucheng
Looking for the prayer times in Zhucheng? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Zhucheng, Shandong. Every figure is computed for 35.9947° N, 119.3975° E, which means the times match Zhucheng itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Zhucheng today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhucheng
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Zhucheng
Prayer times in Zhucheng vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:56 AM and Maghrib at 7:22 PM, giving a day of 14 h 36 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:37 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 43 min. The difference 4 h 54 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 | 4:42 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:56 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:54 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:18 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhucheng comes roughly 12 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 24 minutes earlier than in the capital. Zhucheng is 508 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Zhucheng
The Qibla in Zhucheng is at 282.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,723 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 282.1°.
Fasting hours in Zhucheng during Ramadan
For those fasting in Zhucheng, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:21 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 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.
Zhucheng on the map
Zhucheng is located at 35.9947° N, 119.3975° E, in Shandong, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Zhu Cheng City, less than 1 km away. Nearby places include Zhu Cheng City (less than 1 km), Changcheng (12 km), and Huanghua (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhucheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shandong, China
- Population
- 499,285
- Coordinates
- 35.99472, 119.39750
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,723 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhucheng
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhucheng comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zhucheng and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Zhucheng
- Zhu Cheng Cityless than 1 km · east
- Changcheng12 km · north-east
- Huanghua13 km · south-east
- Xinxing14 km · north-east
- Baichihe18 km · north-east
- Zhigou18 km · south-west
- Xiangzhou19 km · north
- Jiayue20 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhucheng
When is Fajr in Zhucheng?
Fajr in Zhucheng depends on the season: about 2:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zhucheng during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Zhucheng differ from Beijing?
Yes. Zhucheng is 508 km from Beijing, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Zhucheng comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Zhucheng?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Zhucheng?
The Qibla in Zhucheng is 282.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,723 km away.