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Prayer times in Shaoyu
This page shows today’s salah times in Shaoyu, Gansu, calculated 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Shaoyu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shaoyu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shaoyu change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Shaoyu move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:03 AM on 21 June and 6:30 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 28 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:53 PM and 8:13 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 26 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 53 min around 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 | 5:40 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:47 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:46 PM | 8:13 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:23 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:51 PM | 4:18 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 12:56 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:17 PM |
Shaoyu lies 1,174 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shaoyu is called roughly 44 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Shaoyu.
Qibla in Shaoyu and distance to Makkah
From Shaoyu you pray towards the west, at an angle of 275.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,494 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shaoyu 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 Shaoyu
Fasting in Shaoyu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:35 PM and imsak at 6:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 09 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:01 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.
About Shaoyu
Shaoyu is located at 34.0641° N, 105.3651° E, in Gansu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Xinglong, 3 km away. Close by you will find Xinglong (3 km), Xiyu (6 km), and Luhe (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shaoyu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 18,327
- Coordinates
- 34.06408, 105.36510
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 275.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,494 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shaoyu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shaoyu comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:01 PM instead of 4:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:06 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shaoyu and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shaoyu
Do prayer times in Shaoyu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shaoyu is 1,174 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shaoyu comes roughly 44 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Shaoyu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 09 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 Shaoyu?
The Qibla in Shaoyu is 275.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,494 km away.
What time is Fajr in Shaoyu?
Fajr in Shaoyu changes with the seasons: about 4:03 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Shaoyu?
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.