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Prayer times in Taiping
This page shows today’s prayer times in Taiping, Chongqing Municipality (Chengxi), 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 Taiping today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Taiping
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Taiping
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Taiping on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 06 min, compared with only 10 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:15 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:43 PM and 12:58 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Taiping and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 6:55 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:50 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:47 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:43 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:36 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:15 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Taiping is called roughly 36 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes later than in the capital. Taiping is 1,354 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Taiping
From Taiping you pray towards the west, at an angle of 279.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,729 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Taiping 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Taiping
Ramadan in Taiping: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:06 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:33 PM, roughly 12 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 48 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Taiping
Taiping is located at 30.2620° N, 107.2929° E, in Chongqing Municipality, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Chengxi, 7 km away. Nearby places include Chengxi (7 km), Wudong (7 km), and Guixi (9 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Taiping
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chongqing Municipality, China
- Population
- 24,393
- Coordinates
- 30.26204, 107.29287
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,729 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Taiping
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Taiping comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:46 PM instead of 4:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:58 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Taiping (UTC+8), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Taiping
What time is Fajr in Taiping?
Fajr in Taiping changes with the seasons: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Taiping differ from Beijing?
Yes. Taiping is 1,354 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Taiping comes about 36 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Taiping during Ramadan?
About 12 h 17 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 Taiping?
The Qibla in Taiping is 279.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,729 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Taiping?
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.