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Prayer times in Shituo
This page shows today’s prayer times in Shituo, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Salah times in Shituo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shituo prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shituo by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shituo on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 03 min, compared with only 10 h 14 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 9:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shituo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:37 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:38 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:17 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Shituo comes roughly 37 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Shituo is 1,412 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shituo
The Qibla in Shituo is at 279.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,724 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 279.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shituo
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shituo is around 6:06 AM and iftar at 6:34 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 18 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:40 AM and iftar to 6:56 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Shituo is located
The coordinates of Shituo are 29.7161° N and 107.1356° E. The nearest cities on our site are Linshi (8 km), Yihe (8 km), and Xinmiao (11 km). Linshi, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Shituo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 26,144
- Coordinates
- 29.71613, 107.13564
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,724 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shituo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shituo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:59 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:28 PM for the majority, 5:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shituo (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Shituo
Prayer times in Shituo: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Shituo during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Shituo?
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 Shituo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:56 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Shituo?
The Qibla in Shituo is 279.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,724 km away.
Do prayer times in Shituo differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shituo is 1,412 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shituo comes roughly 37 minutes later than in Beijing.