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Prayer times in Wenchang
This page shows today’s salah times in Wenchang, Hainan Province, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Wenchang
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Wenchang
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Wenchang by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Wenchang on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:35 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 19 min, against only 10 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:17 PM and 8:36 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:29 PM and 12:44 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wenchang and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:41 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:48 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:35 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:35 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:17 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Wenchang is called roughly 22 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes earlier than in the capital. Wenchang is 2,326 km from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Wenchang
The Qibla in Wenchang is at 285.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,329 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 285.4°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Wenchang
Ramadan in Wenchang: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:45 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:33 PM, about 12 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 29 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Wenchang
The coordinates of Wenchang are 19.5516° N and 110.8028° E. The nearest cities on our site are Qionghai (49 km), Haikou (72 km), and Xiuying (73 km). Qionghai, the nearest administrative centre, is 49 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Hainan Province.
- Name
- Wenchang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hainan Province, China
- Population
- 560,894
- Coordinates
- 19.55158, 110.80279
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,329 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Wenchang
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wenchang takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:44 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:17 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wenchang
Which calculation method is used for Wenchang?
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.
Do prayer times in Wenchang differ from Beijing?
Yes. Wenchang is 2,326 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Wenchang comes roughly 22 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Wenchang?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:03 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Wenchang?
The Qibla in Wenchang is 285.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,329 km away.
How long is the fast in Wenchang during Ramadan?
About 12 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.