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Prayer times in Zhongshu
Muslims living in Zhongshu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Zhongshu is a city in China, in Yunnan, with about 91,750 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Zhongshu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Zhongshu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zhongshu change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Zhongshu move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:48 AM on 21 June and 6:23 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 35 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:21 PM and 7:56 PM. Daylight reaches 13 h 39 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 37 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 | 5:54 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:48 AM | 6:17 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:20 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:38 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:23 AM | 7:44 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:38 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhongshu comes roughly 51 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 10 minutes later than in the capital. Zhongshu is 2,079 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Zhongshu and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Zhongshu: 281.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,496 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Zhongshu remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Zhongshu during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Zhongshu is at about 6:16 AM and iftar at 6:55 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 29 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:55 AM and iftar to 7:11 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Zhongshu on the map
The coordinates of Zhongshu are 24.5167° N and 103.7667° E. The closest places on our site are Miyang (35 km), Shilin (55 km), and Kaiyuan (102 km). Miyang, the nearest administrative centre, is 35 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Yunnan.
- Name
- Zhongshu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yunnan, China
- Population
- 91,750
- Coordinates
- 24.51667, 103.76667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,496 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Zhongshu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Zhongshu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 4:27 PM for the majority, 5:49 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Zhongshu and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Zhongshu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhongshu
How long is the fast in Zhongshu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 29 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 Zhongshu?
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 Zhongshu?
The Qibla in Zhongshu is 281.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,496 km away.
When is Maghrib in Zhongshu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:21 PM on 21 December and 7:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Zhongshu?
Fajr in Zhongshu depends on the season: about 4:48 AM on 21 June and about 6:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.