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Prayer times in Houshan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Houshan, Chongqing Municipality, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Houshan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Houshan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Houshan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Houshan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 09 min, compared with only 10 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:12 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 12:56 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Houshan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:32 AM | 6:53 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:23 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:45 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:44 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:46 PM | 3:32 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:12 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Houshan comes roughly 33 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 8 minutes later than in the capital. Houshan is 1,262 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Houshan
From Houshan you face towards the west, at an angle of 279.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,789 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Houshan 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 Houshan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Houshan is at about 6:03 AM and iftar at 6:29 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 16 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:36 AM and iftar to 6:52 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Houshan is located
The coordinates of Houshan are 30.8259° N and 108.0287° E. The closest places on our site are Danzi (4 km), Yujia (7 km), and Fenshui (13 km). Danzi, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Houshan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 15,338
- Coordinates
- 30.82589, 108.02866
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,789 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Houshan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Houshan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:56 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 4:27 PM for the majority, 5:44 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Houshan (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Houshan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Houshan
Do prayer times in Houshan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Houshan is 1,262 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Houshan comes roughly 33 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Houshan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 16 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Houshan?
Fajr in Houshan depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Houshan?
The Qibla in Houshan is 279.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,789 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Houshan?
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.