City · Guangdong
Prayer times in Shaoguan
Muslims living in Shaoguan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Shaoguan is a city in China, in Guangdong, with about 1,028,460 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.
Today’s prayer times in Shaoguan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shaoguan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shaoguan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shaoguan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:08 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 41 min, compared with only 10 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 8:41 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:18 PM and 12:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shaoguan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:08 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:49 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:41 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:41 PM | 6:58 PM |
Shaoguan is located 1,700 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shaoguan is called roughly 11 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 should not be used in Shaoguan.
Qibla direction in Shaoguan
In Shaoguan you pray towards the west, at an angle of 284.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,458 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shaoguan 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.
Ramadan timetable for Shaoguan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shaoguan is at about 5:37 AM and iftar at 6:15 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 28 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:16 AM and iftar to 6:32 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Shaoguan is located
The coordinates of Shaoguan are 24.8000° N and 113.5833° E. The nearest cities on our site are Maba (13 km), Lecheng (43 km), and Shixing (51 km). Maba, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Guangdong.
- Name
- Shaoguan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guangdong, China
- Population
- 1,028,460
- Coordinates
- 24.80000, 113.58333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,458 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shaoguan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shaoguan is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:33 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:49 PM for the majority, 5:10 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shaoguan and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shaoguan
What time is Fajr in Shaoguan?
Fajr in Shaoguan changes with the seasons: about 4:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Shaoguan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shaoguan is 1,700 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Shaoguan comes about 11 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Shaoguan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:41 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Shaoguan?
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 Shaoguan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 28 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.