Regional capital · Hunan
Prayer times in Changsha
Residents of and visitors to Changsha can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Changsha is a regional capital in China, in Hunan, with about 3,093,980 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Changsha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Changsha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Changsha change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Changsha on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:58 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 56 min, compared with only 10 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:56 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Changsha and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:39 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:58 AM | 5:32 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:51 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:18 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:56 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Changsha comes about 14 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 18 minutes earlier than in the capital. Changsha is 1,339 km from the capital, towards the south. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Changsha
Qibla from Changsha: 282.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 7,313 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Changsha is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Changsha
Ramadan in Changsha: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:42 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:13 PM, about 12 h 21 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 44 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Changsha on the map
Changsha is located at 28.1987° N, 112.9709° E, in Hunan, in China. Nearby places include Leifeng (12 km), Xiangtan (39 km), and Yutan (41 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Changsha
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Hunan, China
- Population
- 3,093,980
- Coordinates
- 28.19874, 112.97087
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,313 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Changsha
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Changsha is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Changsha, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Changsha
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Changsha
How long is the fast in Changsha during Ramadan?
About 12 h 21 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Changsha?
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 Changsha?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:37 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Changsha?
The Qibla in Changsha is 282.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,313 km away.
Do prayer times in Changsha differ from Beijing?
Yes. Changsha is 1,339 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Changsha comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Beijing.