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Prayer times in Dajin

Residents of and visitors to Dajin can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Dajin is a city in China, in Chongqing Municipality, with about 32,213 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Adhan times in Dajin today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in China we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+8) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Dajin

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Dajin by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dajin on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:02 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 12 min, against only 10 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:09 PM and 9:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:39 PM and 12:54 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dajin and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Dajin (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:30 AM6:51 AM12:54 PM4:21 PM6:57 PM8:14 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:02 AM5:42 AM12:48 PM4:27 PM7:54 PM9:27 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:14 AM6:35 AM12:39 PM4:06 PM6:42 PM7:59 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:14 AM7:41 AM12:44 PM3:29 PM5:47 PM7:09 PM

Dajin lies 1,177 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Dajin comes about 32 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Dajin.

Qibla direction in Dajin

NSEW

From Dajin you pray towards the west, at an angle of 278.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,816 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Dajin 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.

Ramadan timetable for Dajin

Fasting in Dajin, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:27 PM and imsak at 6:02 AM on the first day, 12 h 15 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:50 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 Dajin

The coordinates of Dajin are 31.5096° N and 108.4458° E. The closest places on our site are Tanjia (8 km), Heqian (11 km), and Zishui (16 km). Tanjia, 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
Dajin
Type
City
Part of
Chongqing Municipality, China
Population
32,213
Coordinates
31.50955, 108.44579
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
278.8° (west)
Distance to Makkah
6,816 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Dajin

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Dajin comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:44 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:54 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 observe your prayers on time in Dajin and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dajin

What is the Qibla direction in Dajin?

The Qibla in Dajin is 278.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,816 km away.

What time is Fajr in Dajin?

Fajr in Dajin changes with the seasons: about 4:02 AM on 21 June and about 6:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

How long is the fast in Dajin during Ramadan?

About 12 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Dajin?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Do prayer times in Dajin differ from Beijing?

Yes. Dajin is 1,177 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Dajin is called about 32 minutes later than in Beijing.

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