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Prayer times in Shiwan
Looking for the prayer times in Shiwan? 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 Shiwan, Chongqing Municipality. Every figure is computed for 29.6148° N, 105.8946° E, so the times reflect Shiwan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Shiwan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shiwan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shiwan
It helps to know how prayer times in Shiwan move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:21 AM on 21 June and 6:22 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 01 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:02 PM and 8:00 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 03 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 15 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:01 AM | 1:04 PM | 4:31 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:21 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:33 PM | 8:00 PM | 9:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:22 AM | 7:47 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:22 PM |
Shiwan lies 1,491 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shiwan comes roughly 42 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shiwan.
Qibla direction in Shiwan
The Qibla in Shiwan is at 278.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,607 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 278.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shiwan
Ramadan in Shiwan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:11 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:40 PM, roughly 12 h 19 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 47 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Shiwan is located
The coordinates of Shiwan are 29.6148° N and 105.8946° E. The closest places on our site are Shima (6 km), Wangu (8 km), and Yulong (11 km). Shima, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Chongqing Municipality.
- Name
- Shiwan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 16,103
- Coordinates
- 29.61475, 105.89463
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 278.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,607 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shiwan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shiwan comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:04 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shiwan and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Shiwan: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Shiwan?
Fajr in Shiwan changes with the seasons: about 4:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shiwan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 December and 8:00 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Shiwan?
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 Shiwan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 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 Shiwan?
The Qibla in Shiwan is 278.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,607 km away.