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Prayer times in Banqiao
This page shows today’s prayer times in Banqiao, Chongqing Municipality, 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 China.
Adhan times in Banqiao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Banqiao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Banqiao
It is useful to know how prayer times in Banqiao move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:21 AM on 21 June and 6:21 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h, while Maghrib moves between 6:02 PM and 7:59 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 02 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 15 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:21 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:22 PM |
Banqiao is located 1,497 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Banqiao is called roughly 42 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Banqiao.
Qibla direction in Banqiao
The Qibla in Banqiao is at 278.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,614 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 278.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Banqiao
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Banqiao is around 6:11 AM and iftar at 6:39 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 19 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:45 AM and iftar to 7:00 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Banqiao is located
The coordinates of Banqiao are 29.5130° N and 105.9534° E. The closest places on our site are Yongjia (8 km), Sanjiao (9 km), and Jinlong (10 km). Yongjia, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Banqiao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 22,725
- Coordinates
- 29.51302, 105.95341
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 278.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,614 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Banqiao
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Banqiao comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:04 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. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Banqiao and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Banqiao
Do prayer times in Banqiao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Banqiao is 1,497 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Banqiao comes about 42 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Banqiao during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 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 Banqiao?
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 Banqiao?
The Qibla in Banqiao is 278.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,614 km away.
What time is Fajr in Banqiao?
Fajr in Banqiao changes with the seasons: about 4:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.