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Prayer times in Mingshan
Looking for the prayer times in Mingshan? Below 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 Mingshan, Chongqing Municipality. Every figure is computed for 29.8783° N, 107.6992° E, so the times reflect Mingshan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Mingshan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mingshan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mingshan by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Mingshan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 04 min, compared with only 10 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:14 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:42 PM and 12:57 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mingshan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:34 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:49 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:38 AM | 12:42 PM | 4:09 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:15 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:47 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:14 PM |
Mingshan lies 1,367 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Mingshan comes about 35 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mingshan.
Qibla in Mingshan and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Mingshan: 279.4° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,774 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Mingshan remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mingshan
Fasting in Mingshan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:32 PM and imsak at 6:04 AM on the first day, 12 h 18 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:53 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.
Where Mingshan is located
The coordinates of Mingshan are 29.8783° N and 107.6992° E. The closest places on our site are Fengdu Xian (3 km), Huwei (7 km), and Shuren (13 km). Fengdu Xian, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Mingshan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 39,897
- Coordinates
- 29.87832, 107.69921
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,774 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mingshan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mingshan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:57 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:26 PM for the majority, 5:44 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Mingshan and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Mingshan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mingshan
When is Maghrib in Mingshan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:54 PM on 21 December and 7:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mingshan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Mingshan is 1,367 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Mingshan comes about 35 minutes later than in Beijing.
What time is Fajr in Mingshan?
Fajr in Mingshan changes with the seasons: about 4:12 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 Mingshan?
The Qibla in Mingshan is 279.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,774 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Mingshan?
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.