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Prayer times in Shibao
Muslims living in Shibao can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Shibao is a city in China, in Gansu, with about 22,621 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Shibao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shibao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shibao
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shibao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:03 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:18 PM and 9:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:51 PM and 1:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shibao and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:03 AM | 5:48 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 | 8:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 8:00 AM | 12:57 PM | 3:35 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:18 PM |
Shibao is located 1,175 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shibao is called roughly 44 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shibao.
Qibla direction in Shibao
Qibla from Shibao: 275.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 6,489 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Shibao is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Shibao
Ramadan in Shibao: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:16 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:35 PM, about 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Shibao
The coordinates of Shibao are 34.1079° N and 105.3159° E. The nearest cities on our site are Xiyu (6 km), Shaoyu (7 km), and Xinglong (8 km). Xinglong, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Gansu.
- Name
- Shibao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 22,621
- Coordinates
- 34.10786, 105.31585
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 275.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,489 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shibao
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shibao takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:46 PM for the majority, 6:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Shibao (UTC+8), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shibao
Which calculation method is used for Shibao?
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 Shibao?
The Qibla in Shibao is 275.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,489 km away.
Do prayer times in Shibao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shibao is 1,175 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shibao comes about 44 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Shibao 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.
When is Maghrib in Shibao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:53 PM on 21 December and 8:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.