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Prayer times in Xincheng
Looking for the prayer times in Xincheng? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Xincheng, Gansu. Every figure is computed for 34.6743° N, 103.5868° E, so the times reflect Xincheng itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Xincheng today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Xincheng
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Xincheng change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Xincheng move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:07 AM on 21 June and 6:38 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 32 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:58 PM and 8:22 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 29 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 50 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 | 5:46 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:40 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:53 AM | 1:07 PM | 4:54 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:54 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:38 AM | 8:08 AM | 1:03 PM | 3:40 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:24 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Xincheng is called roughly 51 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes later than in the capital. Xincheng is 1,272 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Xincheng and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Xincheng is at 274.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,326 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 274.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Xincheng
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Xincheng is at about 6:23 AM and iftar at 6:41 PM, for a fast of 12 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:52 AM and iftar to 7:08 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Xincheng
The coordinates of Xincheng are 34.6743° N and 103.5868° E. The closest places on our site are Liulin (12 km), Lintan Chengguanzhen (21 km), and Hezuo (71 km). Liulin, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Gansu.
- Name
- Xincheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 20,535
- Coordinates
- 34.67431, 103.58680
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 274.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,326 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Xincheng
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xincheng takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:13 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:54 PM for the majority, 6:10 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Xincheng, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Xincheng
- Liulin12 km · south-west
- Lintan Chengguanzhen21 km · west
- Hezuo71 km · north-west
- Dianga76 km · south-west
- Hadapu Zhen76 km · south-east
- Lichuan Zhen82 km · south-east
- Gaolou100 km · east
- Mali102 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Xincheng
What is the Qibla direction in Xincheng?
The Qibla in Xincheng is 274.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,326 km away.
Do prayer times in Xincheng differ from Beijing?
Yes. Xincheng is 1,272 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Xincheng comes roughly 51 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Xincheng during Ramadan?
About 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Xincheng?
Fajr in Xincheng depends on the season: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Xincheng?
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.