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Prayer times in Zhonghe
Muslims living in Zhonghe can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Zhonghe is a city in China, in Yunnan, with about 37,682 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Zhonghe
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Zhonghe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zhonghe change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Zhonghe on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:08 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 42 min, compared with only 10 h 35 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:59 PM and 9:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:19 PM and 1:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zhonghe and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:15 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:34 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:37 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:08 AM | 6:37 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:50 PM | 8:19 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:59 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:45 AM | 8:07 AM | 1:24 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:42 PM | 7:59 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhonghe is called about 72 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 33 minutes later than in the capital. Zhonghe is 2,353 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Zhonghe and distance to Makkah
In Zhonghe you pray towards the west, at an angle of 279.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,952 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Zhonghe and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Zhonghe
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zhonghe is at about 6:38 AM and iftar at 7:16 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 6:16 AM and iftar to 7:32 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Zhonghe is located
Zhonghe lies at 25.0558° N, 98.3999° E, in Yunnan, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Hehua, 10 km away. Close by you will find Hehua (10 km), Tengyue (13 km), and Beihai (18 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Zhonghe
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yunnan, China
- Population
- 37,682
- Coordinates
- 25.05575, 98.39993
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,952 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zhonghe
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhonghe comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:11 PM instead of 4:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:34 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Zhonghe (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Zhonghe
Prayer times in Zhonghe: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Zhonghe during Ramadan?
About 12 h 28 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 Zhonghe?
The Qibla in Zhonghe is 279.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,952 km away.
When is Maghrib in Zhonghe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:42 PM on 21 December and 8:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Zhonghe?
Fajr in Zhonghe depends on the season: about 5:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Zhonghe?
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.