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Prayer times in Linfen
This page shows today’s prayer times in Linfen, Shanxi, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Namaz times in Linfen today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Linfen
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Linfen by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Linfen on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:27 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, compared with only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:50 PM and 9:37 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 12:42 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Linfen and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:27 AM | 5:17 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:56 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:05 PM | 5:23 PM | 6:50 PM |
Linfen is located 602 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Linfen comes roughly 20 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from 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 Linfen.
Qibla direction in Linfen
Qibla direction for Linfen: 277.9° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 7,024 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Linfen remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Linfen during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Linfen is around 5:52 AM and iftar at 6:07 PM, for a fast of 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:35 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Linfen on the map
The coordinates of Linfen are 36.0889° N and 111.5189° E. The closest places on our site are Xinzhi (49 km), Changzhi (100 km), and Jiexiu (110 km). Yuncheng, the nearest administrative centre, is 128 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Shanxi.
- Name
- Linfen
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shanxi, China
- Population
- 959,198
- Coordinates
- 36.08889, 111.51889
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 277.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,024 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Linfen
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Linfen comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:41 PM instead of 4:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:42 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Linfen 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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Prayer times in Linfen: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Linfen?
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.
Do prayer times in Linfen differ from Beijing?
Yes. Linfen is 602 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Linfen is called about 20 minutes later than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Linfen?
The Qibla in Linfen is 277.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,024 km away.
How long is the fast in Linfen during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Linfen?
Fajr in Linfen changes with the seasons: about 3:27 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.