City · Chongqing Municipality
Prayer times in Pingkai
Muslims living in Pingkai can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Pingkai is a city in China, in Chongqing Municipality, with about 30,958 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Pingkai
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Pingkai prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Pingkai
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Pingkai on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 57 min, against only 10 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:11 PM and 9:12 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Pingkai and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:47 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:44 PM | 9:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:32 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:11 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Pingkai is called roughly 30 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Pingkai is 1,446 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Pingkai and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Pingkai is at 280.7° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,926 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 280.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Pingkai
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Pingkai is at about 5:58 AM and iftar at 6:29 PM, for a fast of 12 h 21 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:33 AM and iftar to 6:49 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Pingkai
Pingkai is located at 28.4260° N, 108.9959° E, in Chongqing Municipality, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Zhonghe, 3 km away. Nearby places include Zhonghe (3 km), Guanzhuang (9 km), and Qingxichang (9 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Pingkai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 30,958
- Coordinates
- 28.42595, 108.99594
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 280.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,926 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Pingkai
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Pingkai takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 79 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:36 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Pingkai and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Pingkai
- Zhonghe3 km · north
- Guanzhuang9 km · north
- Qingxichang9 km · west
- Zhongling15 km · south
- Rongxi16 km · north-west
- Meijiang18 km · south
- Longchi21 km · north
- Hong’an28 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Pingkai
Which calculation method is used for Pingkai?
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.
How long is the fast in Pingkai during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Pingkai?
Fajr in Pingkai changes with the seasons: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Pingkai differ from Beijing?
Yes. Pingkai is 1,446 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Pingkai is called roughly 30 minutes later than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Pingkai?
The Qibla in Pingkai is 280.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,926 km away.