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Prayer times in Hechuan
Looking for the adhan times in Hechuan? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Hechuan, Chongqing Municipality. Every figure is computed for 29.9923° N, 106.2646° E, which means the times match Hechuan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Hechuan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hechuan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hechuan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hechuan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:18 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 05 min, against only 10 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 9:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:47 PM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hechuan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:40 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:18 AM | 5:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:24 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:41 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:20 PM |
Hechuan is located 1,436 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Hechuan comes roughly 41 minutes later 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 should not be used in Hechuan.
Qibla in Hechuan and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Hechuan is at 278.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,636 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 278.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hechuan
For those fasting in Hechuan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 6:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:59 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.
Hechuan on the map
Hechuan is located at 29.9923° N, 106.2646° E, in Chongqing Municipality, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Diaoyucheng, less than 1 km away. Close by you will find Diaoyucheng (less than 1 km), Nanjin (less than 1 km), and Yangcheng (1 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Hechuan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 377,213
- Coordinates
- 29.99228, 106.26461
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 278.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,636 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hechuan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Hechuan comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:03 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Hechuan, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Hechuan
Prayer times in Hechuan: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Hechuan?
The Qibla in Hechuan is 278.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,636 km away.
What time is Fajr in Hechuan?
Fajr in Hechuan changes with the seasons: about 4:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Hechuan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:59 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Hechuan?
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.
How long is the fast in Hechuan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.