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Prayer times in Sanzhi District
This page shows today’s salah times in Sanzhi District, Taipei, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Taiwan.
Adhan times in Sanzhi District today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sanzhi District
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sanzhi District change through the year
Prayer times in Sanzhi District vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:35 AM and Maghrib at 6:47 PM, for a day of 13 h 43 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:13 AM and Maghrib to 5:09 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 34 min. That is a difference of 3 h 09 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:35 AM | 5:04 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:18 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:35 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:49 PM | 5:09 PM | 6:26 PM |
Sanzhi District lies 23 km north of Taipei, so Dhuhr in Sanzhi District practically coincides with Taipei. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sanzhi District.
Finding the Qibla from Sanzhi District
Qibla direction for Sanzhi District: 286.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,215 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sanzhi District is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Sanzhi District during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sanzhi District is at about 5:06 AM and iftar at 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:44 AM and iftar to 6:00 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Sanzhi District on the map
The coordinates of Sanzhi District are 25.2578° N and 121.5018° E. The closest places on our site are Danshui (11 km), Neihu District (21 km), and New Taipei City (22 km). Taipei, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Taipei.
- Name
- Sanzhi District
- Local name
- Sanzhi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Taipei, Taiwan
- Population
- 23,452
- Coordinates
- 25.25782, 121.50182
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,215 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sanzhi District
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sanzhi District comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:39 PM instead of 3:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:02 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sanzhi District and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sanzhi District
- Danshui11 km · south-west
- Neihu District21 km · south-east
- New Taipei City22 km · south
- Taipei23 km · south
- Xizhi District27 km · south-east
- Banqiao District27 km · south
- Keelung28 km · south-east
- Shulin District31 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sanzhi District
How long is the fast in Sanzhi District during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 27 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 Sanzhi District?
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 Sanzhi District differ from Taipei?
Yes. Sanzhi District is 23 km from Taipei, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sanzhi District practically coincides with Taipei.
When is Maghrib in Sanzhi District?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:09 PM on 21 December and 6:47 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Sanzhi District?
Fajr in Sanzhi District changes with the seasons: about 3:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.