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Prayer times in Zhongxin

This page shows today’s prayer times in Zhongxin, Yunnan, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.

Adhan times in Zhongxin today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in China we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+8) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Zhongxin prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Zhongxin change through the year

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Zhongxin on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:51 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 49 min, against only 10 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:45 PM and 9:37 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:07 PM and 1:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Zhongxin and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Zhongxin (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox6:03 AM7:20 AM1:23 PM4:49 PM7:26 PM8:38 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:51 AM6:22 AM1:17 PM4:43 PM8:11 PM9:37 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:46 AM7:04 AM1:07 PM4:34 PM7:11 PM8:24 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:36 AM7:59 AM1:13 PM4:08 PM6:27 PM7:45 PM

Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Zhongxin comes about 60 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 25 minutes later than in the capital. Zhongxin is 2,034 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.

Finding the Qibla from Zhongxin

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The Qibla in Zhongxin is at 278.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,210 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 278.8°.

Ramadan timetable for Zhongxin

Ramadan in Zhongxin: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:02 PM, about 12 h 24 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 41 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).

Where Zhongxin is located

Zhongxin is located at 26.6167° N, 101.2715° E, in Yunnan, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Rongjiang, 8 km away. Nearby places include Rongjiang (8 km), Shilongba (10 km), and Renhe (34 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
Zhongxin
Type
City
Part of
Yunnan, China
Population
51,866
Coordinates
26.61667, 101.27154
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
278.8° (west)
Distance to Makkah
6,210 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Zhongxin

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhongxin comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:03 PM instead of 4:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:23 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

If you are travelling to Zhongxin, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.

Prayer times near Zhongxin

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Zhongxin

What time is Fajr in Zhongxin?

Fajr in Zhongxin depends on the season: about 4:51 AM on 21 June and about 6:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Zhongxin?

The Qibla in Zhongxin is 278.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,210 km away.

Do prayer times in Zhongxin differ from Beijing?

Yes. Zhongxin is 2,034 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Zhongxin is called about 60 minutes later than in Beijing.

How long is the fast in Zhongxin during Ramadan?

About 12 h 24 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 Zhongxin?

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.

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