City · Chongqing Municipality
Prayer times in Ji’an
This page shows today’s salah times in Ji’an, 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 the usual reference in China.
Adhan times in Ji’an today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ji’an
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Ji’an change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Ji’an move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:23 AM on 21 June and 6:22 AM on 21 December, a shift of 1 h 58 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:03 PM and 7:59 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 01 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 17 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 | 5:43 AM | 7:02 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:23 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:22 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:55 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:23 PM |
Ji’an is located 1,540 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Ji’an is called about 43 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ji’an.
Qibla direction in Ji’an
In Ji’an you face towards the west, at an angle of 279.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,601 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ji’an and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Ji’an
Ramadan in Ji’an: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:11 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:41 PM, roughly 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 46 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ji’an is located
Ji’an lies at 29.1590° N, 105.7470° E, in Chongqing Municipality, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Xianlong, 4 km away. Nearby places include Xianlong (4 km), Wujian (9 km), and Hegeng (12 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ji’an
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 20,978
- Coordinates
- 29.15897, 105.74703
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,601 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ji’an
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ji’an takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:32 PM for the majority, 5:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Ji’an in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ji’an
How long is the fast in Ji’an 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 Ji’an?
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 Ji’an?
The Qibla in Ji’an is 279.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,601 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ji’an?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Ji’an differ from Beijing?
Yes. Ji’an is 1,540 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Ji’an is called about 43 minutes later than in Beijing.