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Prayer times in Shijiao
Muslims living in Shijiao can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Shijiao is a city in China, in Chongqing Municipality, with about 46,097 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Shijiao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shijiao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shijiao
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shijiao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h, compared with only 10 h 18 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:20 PM and 9:23 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:46 PM and 1:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shijiao 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 | 4:27 PM | 7:04 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:23 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 | 7:42 AM | 12:51 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:20 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Shijiao is called about 39 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 8 minutes later than in the capital. Shijiao is 1,506 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Shijiao and distance to Makkah
In Shijiao you face towards the west, at an angle of 279.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,702 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shijiao and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Shijiao during Ramadan
Ramadan in Shijiao: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:07 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:37 PM, roughly 12 h 20 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 46 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Shijiao on the map
The coordinates of Shijiao are 28.9244° N and 106.7561° E. The closest places on our site are Sanjiang (5 km), Zhuantang (9 km), and Fuhuan (10 km). Sanjiang, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Shijiao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 46,097
- Coordinates
- 28.92444, 106.75611
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,702 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shijiao
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shijiao comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:46 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: 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 your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shijiao
What is the Qibla direction in Shijiao?
The Qibla in Shijiao is 279.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,702 km away.
Do prayer times in Shijiao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shijiao is 1,506 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shijiao comes roughly 39 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Shijiao?
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 Shijiao during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 20 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Shijiao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:00 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.