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Prayer times in Jianshan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Jianshan, Chongqing Municipality, worked out 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.
Today’s prayer times in Jianshan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Jianshan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Jianshan change through the year
Prayer times in Jianshan change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:01 AM and Maghrib at 7:52 PM, giving a day of 14 h 12 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:12 AM and Maghrib to 5:45 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 06 min. The difference 4 h 06 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Jianshan is called about 30 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 6 minutes later than in the capital. Jianshan is 1,160 km from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Jianshan
The Qibla in Jianshan is at 279.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,860 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 279.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Jianshan
For those fasting in Jianshan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 6:00 AM on the first day, 12 h 15 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:48 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 Jianshan
The coordinates of Jianshan are 31.4340° N and 108.8953° E. The closest places on our site are Heyan (23 km), Wenfeng (32 km), and Wenquan (36 km). Heyan, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Jianshan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 17,334
- Coordinates
- 31.43396, 108.89533
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,860 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jianshan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Jianshan comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:52 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Jianshan (UTC+8), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Jianshan: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Jianshan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 15 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Jianshan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Jianshan is 1,160 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Jianshan is called roughly 30 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Jianshan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Jianshan?
The Qibla in Jianshan is 279.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,860 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Jianshan?
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.