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Prayer times in Jiayuguan
This page shows today’s salah times in Jiayuguan, Gansu, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Adhan times in Jiayuguan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Jiayuguan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Jiayuguan by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Jiayuguan move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:56 AM on 21 June and 7:07 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 11 min, while Maghrib moves between 6:05 PM and 8:58 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 21 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:01 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:34 PM | 5:00 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:56 AM | 5:59 AM | 1:29 PM | 5:27 PM | 8:58 PM | 10:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:44 AM | 7:15 AM | 1:19 PM | 4:45 PM | 7:23 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:07 AM | 8:44 AM | 1:25 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:37 PM |
Jiayuguan lies 1,543 km west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Jiayuguan is called about 72 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Jiayuguan.
Qibla in Jiayuguan and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Jiayuguan is at 267.7° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,845 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 267.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Jiayuguan
For those fasting in Jiayuguan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:54 PM and imsak at 6:47 AM on the first day, 11 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:27 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Jiayuguan on the map
The coordinates of Jiayuguan are 39.8112° N and 98.2862° E. The nearest cities on our site are Jiuquan (21 km), Laojunmiao (47 km), and Yùmén (118 km). Jiuquan, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Gansu.
- Name
- Jiayuguan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 231,853
- Coordinates
- 39.81121, 98.28618
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 267.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,845 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Jiayuguan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Jiayuguan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:27 PM for the majority, 6:41 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Jiayuguan, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Jiayuguan
- Jiuquan21 km · east
- Laojunmiao47 km · west
- Yùmén118 km · north-west
- Zhangye210 km · south-east
- Qilian248 km · south-east
- Ehen Hudag298 km · east
- Dunhuang309 km · west
- Dalain Hob334 km · north-east
Prayer times in Jiayuguan: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Jiayuguan?
The Qibla in Jiayuguan is 267.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,845 km away.
How long is the fast in Jiayuguan during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Jiayuguan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:05 PM on 21 December and 8:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Jiayuguan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Jiayuguan is 1,543 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Jiayuguan is called roughly 72 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Jiayuguan?
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.