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Prayer times in Shihao
Looking for the prayer times in Shihao? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Shihao, Chongqing Municipality. Every figure is computed for 28.5408° N, 106.6807° E, so the times reflect Shihao itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Shihao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shihao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shihao change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shihao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:22 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 58 min, compared with only 10 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 9:22 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shihao and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:22 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:22 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:49 PM | 8:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:20 PM |
Shihao lies 1,546 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shihao is called roughly 39 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shihao.
Qibla direction in Shihao
The Qibla in Shihao is at 279.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,701 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 279.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shihao
Fasting in Shihao, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 6:07 AM on the first day, 12 h 21 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:58 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 Shihao is located
The coordinates of Shihao are 28.5408° N and 106.6807° E. The closest places on our site are Datong (6 km), Anwen (17 km), and Ganshui (23 km). Datong, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Shihao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 43,680
- Coordinates
- 28.54082, 106.68069
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,701 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shihao
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shihao comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:45 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Shihao 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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Prayer times in Shihao: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Shihao during Ramadan?
About 12 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Shihao?
The Qibla in Shihao is 279.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,701 km away.
Do prayer times in Shihao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shihao is 1,546 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shihao is called roughly 39 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Shihao?
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.
When is Maghrib in Shihao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:01 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.