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Prayer times in Maliu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Maliu, 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 commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Maliu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Maliu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Maliu change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Maliu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:04 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 12 min, against only 10 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:10 PM and 9:27 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Maliu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:22 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:04 AM | 5:43 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:43 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Maliu is called about 33 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Maliu is 1,195 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Maliu
The Qibla in Maliu is at 278.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,799 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 278.7°.
Fasting hours in Maliu during Ramadan
For those fasting in Maliu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:28 PM and imsak at 6:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 15 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:51 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.
Maliu on the map
The coordinates of Maliu are 31.4342° N and 108.2446° E. The nearest cities on our site are Zishui (7 km), Gaoqiao (7 km), and Dunhao (16 km). Zishui, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Maliu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 17,451
- Coordinates
- 31.43421, 108.24463
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 278.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,799 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Maliu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Maliu comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:45 PM instead of 4:28 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:55 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Maliu
Prayer times in Maliu: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Maliu?
Fajr in Maliu changes with the seasons: about 4:04 AM on 21 June and about 6:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Maliu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:48 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Maliu?
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.
Do prayer times in Maliu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Maliu is 1,195 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Maliu is called roughly 33 minutes later than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Maliu?
The Qibla in Maliu is 278.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,799 km away.