Regional capital · Zhejiang
Prayer times in Hangzhou
This page shows today’s salah times in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 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.
Prayer times in Hangzhou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Hangzhou prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hangzhou change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Hangzhou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:21 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 06 min, against only 10 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 8:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hangzhou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 4:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:37 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:51 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:03 PM | 6:24 PM |
Hangzhou is located 1,122 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Hangzhou comes roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Hangzhou.
Finding the Qibla from Hangzhou
The Qibla in Hangzhou is at 284.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,938 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 284.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hangzhou
For those fasting in Hangzhou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:14 AM on the first day, 12 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:03 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
About Hangzhou
The coordinates of Hangzhou are 30.2937° N and 120.1614° E. The nearest cities on our site are Xingqiao (15 km), Xiaoshan (17 km), and Linping (19 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Zhejiang.
- Name
- Hangzhou
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Zhejiang, China
- Population
- 11,936,010
- Coordinates
- 30.29365, 120.16142
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,938 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hangzhou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hangzhou takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:55 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Hangzhou and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Hangzhou: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Hangzhou?
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 Hangzhou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Hangzhou is 1,122 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Hangzhou is called roughly 15 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Hangzhou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:03 PM on 21 December and 7:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Hangzhou?
The Qibla in Hangzhou is 284.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,938 km away.
When is Fajr in Hangzhou?
Fajr in Hangzhou changes with the seasons: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.