City · Gansu
Prayer times in Laojunmiao
Residents of and visitors to Laojunmiao can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Laojunmiao is a city in China, in Gansu, with about 84,769 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.
Adhan times in Laojunmiao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Laojunmiao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Laojunmiao change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Laojunmiao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h, compared with only 9 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:39 PM and 10:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:22 PM and 1:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Laojunmiao and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:03 AM | 7:34 AM | 1:37 PM | 5:02 PM | 7:40 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:58 AM | 6:01 AM | 1:31 PM | 5:29 PM | 9:01 PM | 10:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:46 AM | 7:17 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:47 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:09 AM | 8:46 AM | 1:27 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:39 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Laojunmiao is called roughly 75 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 74 minutes later than in the capital. Laojunmiao is 1,590 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Laojunmiao
From Laojunmiao you pray towards the west, at an angle of 267.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,798 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Laojunmiao 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 Laojunmiao during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Laojunmiao is at about 6:49 AM and iftar at 6:56 PM, for a fast of 11 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:11 AM and iftar to 7:29 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Laojunmiao
Laojunmiao is located at 39.8333° N, 97.7333° E, in Gansu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Jiayuguan, 47 km away. Close by you will find Jiayuguan (47 km), Jiuquan (68 km), and Yùmén (78 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Laojunmiao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 84,769
- Coordinates
- 39.83333, 97.73333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 267.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,798 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Laojunmiao
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Laojunmiao is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:29 PM for the majority, 6:43 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page 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.
Nearby cities to Laojunmiao
- Jiayuguan47 km · east
- Jiuquan68 km · east
- Yùmén78 km · north-west
- Zhangye254 km · east
- Dunhuang262 km · west
- Qilian284 km · south-east
- Ehen Hudag345 km · east
- Dalain Hob367 km · north-east
Prayer times in Laojunmiao: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Laojunmiao?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Laojunmiao?
The Qibla in Laojunmiao is 267.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,798 km away.
What time is Fajr in Laojunmiao?
Fajr in Laojunmiao depends on the season: about 3:58 AM on 21 June and about 7:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Laojunmiao during Ramadan?
About 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Laojunmiao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Laojunmiao is 1,590 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Laojunmiao comes roughly 75 minutes later than in Beijing.