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Prayer times in Xichang
This page shows today’s salah times in Xichang, Guangxi, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Xichang
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Xichang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Xichang change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Xichang on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:37 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 27 min, against only 10 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:21 PM and 8:50 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xichang and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:35 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:37 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:21 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Xichang is called roughly 30 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Xichang is 2,151 km away from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Xichang
The Qibla in Xichang is at 284.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,084 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 284.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Xichang
Fasting in Xichang, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:38 PM and imsak at 5:53 AM on the first day, 12 h 34 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:51 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
About Xichang
The coordinates of Xichang are 21.6333° N and 108.9500° E. The closest places on our site are Shagang (9 km), Wujia (17 km), and Dangjiang (17 km). Xingdaohu, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Guangxi.
- Name
- Xichang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guangxi, China
- Population
- 80,064
- Coordinates
- 21.63333, 108.95000
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,084 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Xichang
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xichang is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:52 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 4:05 PM for the majority, 5:25 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: 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 the mosque.
Prayer times near Xichang
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Xichang
Which calculation method is used for Xichang?
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 Maghrib in Xichang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:06 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Xichang?
The Qibla in Xichang is 284.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,084 km away.
Do prayer times in Xichang differ from Beijing?
Yes. Xichang is 2,151 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Xichang is called about 30 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Xichang?
Fajr in Xichang changes with the seasons: about 4:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:58 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.