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Prayer times in Shiwan
Residents of and visitors to Shiwan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Shiwan is a city in China, in Guangdong, with about 82,031 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates 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 Shiwan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shiwan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shiwan
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shiwan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:16 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 33 min, against only 10 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 8:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shiwan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:16 AM | 5:43 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:47 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:27 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:03 PM |
Shiwan is located 1,906 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Shiwan is called about 13 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 Shiwan.
Qibla direction in Shiwan
Qibla direction for Shiwan: 284.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 7,457 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Shiwan remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shiwan
For those fasting in Shiwan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:19 PM and imsak at 5:38 AM on the first day, 12 h 32 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:34 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.
Shiwan on the map
The coordinates of Shiwan are 23.0011° N and 113.0770° E. The closest places on our site are Foshan (6 km), Guangzhou (22 km), and Shunde (25 km). Foshan, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Guangdong.
- Name
- Shiwan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guangdong, China
- Population
- 82,031
- Coordinates
- 23.00107, 113.07700
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,457 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shiwan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shiwan is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 82 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 5:09 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Shiwan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shiwan
When is Maghrib in Shiwan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shiwan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shiwan is 1,906 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Shiwan is called about 13 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Shiwan?
Fajr in Shiwan changes with the seasons: about 4:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Shiwan?
The Qibla in Shiwan is 284.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,457 km away.
How long is the fast in Shiwan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.