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Prayer times in Shilong
Looking for the prayer times in Shilong? 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 Shilong, Guangdong. Every figure is computed for 23.1144° N, 113.8472° E, so the times reflect Shilong itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Shilong
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shilong
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shilong
It helps to know how prayer times in Shilong move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 4:12 AM on 21 June and 5:40 AM on 21 December, a difference of 1 h 28 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:44 PM and 7:13 PM. Daylight peaks at 13 h 33 min in the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 43 min in 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 | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:12 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:44 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:01 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:00 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Shilong is called about 10 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 33 minutes earlier than in the capital. Shilong is 1,883 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Shilong
From Shilong you pray towards the west, at an angle of 284.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,531 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shilong and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shilong
For those fasting in Shilong, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 12 h 31 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 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 Shilong
The coordinates of Shilong are 23.1144° N and 113.8472° E. The closest places on our site are Shijie (6 km), Dongguan (15 km), and Licheng (20 km). Shijie, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Guangdong.
- Name
- Shilong
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guangdong, China
- Population
- 109,733
- Coordinates
- 23.11444, 113.84722
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,531 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shilong
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shilong is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 5:06 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Shilong, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Shilong
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shilong
Which calculation method is used for Shilong?
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.
When is Fajr in Shilong?
Fajr in Shilong depends on the season: about 4:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Shilong differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shilong is 1,883 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Shilong comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Shilong?
The Qibla in Shilong is 284.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,531 km away.
How long is the fast in Shilong during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.