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Prayer times in Shangyu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Shangyu, Zhejiang, worked out 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 Shangyu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shangyu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shangyu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shangyu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:19 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 05 min, against only 10 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 8:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shangyu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 4:56 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:34 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:42 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:21 PM |
Shangyu lies 1,173 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shangyu is called about 18 minutes earlier than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shangyu.
Qibla direction in Shangyu
From Shangyu you face towards the west, at an angle of 284.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,012 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shangyu 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shangyu
For those fasting in Shangyu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 18 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 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 Shangyu
Shangyu lies at 30.0156° N, 120.8711° E, in Zhejiang, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Lianghu, 4 km away. Nearby places include Lianghu (4 km), Yuyao (27 km), and Shaoxing (28 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
- Shangyu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zhejiang, China
- Population
- 839,747
- Coordinates
- 30.01556, 120.87111
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,012 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shangyu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shangyu comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:51 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:04 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shangyu (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Shangyu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shangyu
When is Maghrib in Shangyu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:01 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shangyu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shangyu is 1,173 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Shangyu comes about 18 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Shangyu?
Fajr in Shangyu changes with the seasons: about 3:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Shangyu?
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 Shangyu?
The Qibla in Shangyu is 284.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,012 km away.