City · Gansu
Prayer times in Longshan
Muslims living in Longshan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Longshan is a city in China, in Gansu, with about 37,976 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Longshan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Longshan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Longshan by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Longshan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:55 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 31 min, against only 9 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:13 PM and 9:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:48 PM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Longshan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:36 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:30 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:55 AM | 5:42 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:45 PM | 8:13 PM | 9:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 7:59 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:13 PM |
Longshan lies 1,059 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Longshan comes about 41 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Longshan.
Qibla direction in Longshan
From Longshan you pray towards the west, at an angle of 275.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,549 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Longshan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Longshan
For those fasting in Longshan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:31 PM and imsak at 6:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:58 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Longshan on the map
The coordinates of Longshan are 35.0319° N and 106.0806° E. The nearest cities on our site are Xichuan (2 km), Dayang (5 km), and Muhe (5 km). Dayang, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Gansu.
- Name
- Longshan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 37,976
- Coordinates
- 35.03194, 106.08056
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 275.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,549 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Longshan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Longshan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:45 PM for the majority, 6:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Longshan and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Longshan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Longshan
Which calculation method is used for Longshan?
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 Longshan?
The Qibla in Longshan is 275.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,549 km away.
When is Fajr in Longshan?
Fajr in Longshan changes with the seasons: about 3:55 AM on 21 June and about 6:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Longshan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Longshan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Longshan is 1,059 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Longshan is called roughly 41 minutes later than in Beijing.