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Prayer times in Jinzhong
Looking for the prayer times in Jinzhong? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Jinzhong, Shanxi. Every figure is computed for 37.6840° N, 112.7547° E, so the times reflect Jinzhong itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Jinzhong
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Jinzhong
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jinzhong change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Jinzhong on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 46 min, against only 9 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 9:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Jinzhong and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:31 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:27 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:42 PM |
Jinzhong lies 401 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Jinzhong comes roughly 15 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Jinzhong.
Finding the Qibla from Jinzhong
The Qibla in Jinzhong is at 277.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,108 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 277.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Jinzhong
Fasting in Jinzhong, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 5:48 AM on the first day, 12 h 02 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Jinzhong on the map
The coordinates of Jinzhong are 37.6840° N and 112.7547° E. The closest places on our site are Taiyuan (27 km), Yangquan (74 km), and Pingyao County (74 km). Taiyuan, the nearest administrative centre, is 27 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Shanxi.
- Name
- Jinzhong
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shanxi, China
- Population
- 1,226,617
- Coordinates
- 37.68403, 112.75471
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 277.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,108 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Jinzhong
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Jinzhong takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Jinzhong
Do prayer times in Jinzhong differ from Beijing?
Yes. Jinzhong is 401 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Jinzhong is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Jinzhong?
The Qibla in Jinzhong is 277.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,108 km away.
How long is the fast in Jinzhong during Ramadan?
About 12 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Jinzhong?
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 Jinzhong?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.