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Prayer times in Xinxing
This page shows today’s prayer times in Xinxing, Gansu, worked out 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Namaz times in Xinxing today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Xinxing prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Xinxing change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Xinxing on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:59 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 30 min, against only 9 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 9:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:51 PM and 1:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xinxing and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:39 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:06 PM | 4:33 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:59 AM | 5:46 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:15 PM | 9:55 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 | 6:31 AM | 8:02 AM | 12:57 PM | 3:33 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:17 PM |
Xinxing is located 1,132 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Xinxing comes about 44 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Xinxing.
Qibla direction in Xinxing
The Qibla in Xinxing is at 275.4° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,483 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 275.4°.
Fasting hours in Xinxing during Ramadan
For those fasting in Xinxing, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:34 PM and imsak at 6:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 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.
Where Xinxing is located
Xinxing lies at 34.7760° N, 105.3222° E, in Gansu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Gangu Chengguanzhen, 5 km away. Nearby places include Gangu Chengguanzhen (5 km), Liufeng (7 km), and Baliwan (9 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Xinxing
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gansu, China
- Population
- 97,483
- Coordinates
- 34.77597, 105.32216
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 275.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,483 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Xinxing
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xinxing is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 1:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:47 PM for the majority, 6:03 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Xinxing (UTC+8), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Xinxing
Do prayer times in Xinxing differ from Beijing?
Yes. Xinxing is 1,132 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Xinxing is called roughly 44 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Xinxing?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:51 PM on 21 December and 8:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Xinxing?
The Qibla in Xinxing is 275.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,483 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Xinxing?
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.
How long is the fast in Xinxing during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.