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Prayer times in Xiantao
Looking for the prayer times in Xiantao? 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 Xiantao, Hubei. Every figure is computed for 30.3708° N, 113.4429° E, so the times reflect Xiantao itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Xiantao
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Xiantao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Xiantao change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Xiantao on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, compared with only 10 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:51 PM and 9:02 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:19 PM and 12:34 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xiantao and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:25 AM | 12:28 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:18 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:51 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Xiantao is called roughly 12 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes earlier than in the capital. Xiantao is 1,094 km away from the capital, towards the south. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Xiantao
From Xiantao you face towards the west, at an angle of 281.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,308 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Xiantao 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.
Fasting hours in Xiantao during Ramadan
For those fasting in Xiantao, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:08 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 12 h 17 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:30 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 Xiantao
Xiantao lies at 30.3708° N, 113.4429° E, in Hubei, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Fengkou, 34 km away. Close by you will find Fengkou (34 km), Hanchuan (44 km), and Jingling (45 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Xiantao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hubei, China
- Population
- 239,406
- Coordinates
- 30.37080, 113.44294
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,308 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Xiantao
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xiantao takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:34 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 78 minutes around 21 June: 4:04 PM for the majority, 5:22 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Xiantao and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Xiantao
When is Maghrib in Xiantao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 December and 7:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Xiantao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Xiantao is 1,094 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Xiantao comes about 12 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Xiantao during Ramadan?
About 12 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Xiantao?
The Qibla in Xiantao is 281.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,308 km away.
When is Fajr in Xiantao?
Fajr in Xiantao depends on the season: about 3:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.