City · Zhejiang
Prayer times in Xianju
Muslims living in Xianju can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Xianju is a city in China, in Zhejiang, with about 61,532 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Xianju today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Xianju
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Xianju by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Xianju on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:24 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 59 min, against only 10 h 18 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 8:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xianju and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:24 AM | 4:59 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:31 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:46 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:45 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Xianju comes roughly 17 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 48 minutes earlier than in the capital. Xianju is 1,291 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Xianju
Qibla from Xianju: 285.2° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 8,032 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Xianju is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Xianju during Ramadan
Fasting in Xianju, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 20 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:02 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 Xianju
The coordinates of Xianju are 28.8547° N and 120.7317° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ānwén (37 km), Dongyang (67 km), and Guli (68 km). Ānwén, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Zhejiang.
- Name
- Xianju
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zhejiang, China
- Population
- 61,532
- Coordinates
- 28.85470, 120.73168
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,032 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Xianju
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xianju takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Xianju and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Xianju: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Xianju?
Fajr in Xianju changes with the seasons: about 3:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Xianju differ from Beijing?
Yes. Xianju is 1,291 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Xianju comes about 17 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Xianju during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Xianju?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Xianju?
The Qibla in Xianju is 285.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,032 km away.