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Prayer times in Zhicheng
This page shows today’s prayer times in Zhicheng, 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.
Today’s prayer times in Zhicheng
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Zhicheng
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Zhicheng change through the year
Prayer times in Zhicheng change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:19 AM and Maghrib at 7:07 PM, for a day of 14 h 10 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:28 AM and Maghrib to 5:02 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 08 min. The difference 4 h 02 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:19 AM | 4:57 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:40 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:24 PM |
Zhicheng is located 1,039 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Zhicheng comes roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Zhicheng.
Qibla direction in Zhicheng
The Qibla in Zhicheng is at 284.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,895 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Zhicheng
Fasting in Zhicheng, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 16 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:04 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Where Zhicheng is located
The coordinates of Zhicheng are 31.0075° N and 119.9085° E. The nearest cities on our site are Huzhou (23 km), Yixing (40 km), and Taozhou (49 km). Huzhou, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Zhejiang.
- Name
- Zhicheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zhejiang, China
- Population
- 63,753
- Coordinates
- 31.00751, 119.90851
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,895 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Zhicheng
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Zhicheng comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:08 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
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 Zhicheng and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Zhicheng: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Zhicheng?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 7:07 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Zhicheng?
Fajr in Zhicheng depends on the season: about 3:19 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Zhicheng during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Zhicheng?
The Qibla in Zhicheng is 284.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,895 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Zhicheng?
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.