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Prayer times in Shaoshan
Looking for the adhan times in Shaoshan? Below 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 Shaoshan, Hunan. Every figure is computed for 27.9167° N, 112.5167° E, which means the times match Shaoshan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Shaoshan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shaoshan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Shaoshan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shaoshan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:01 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 55 min, compared with only 10 h 22 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shaoshan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:01 AM | 5:34 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:53 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:58 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Shaoshan is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes earlier than in the capital. Shaoshan is 1,380 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.
Qibla direction in Shaoshan
In Shaoshan you face towards the west, at an angle of 282.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,276 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shaoshan 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 Shaoshan during Ramadan
For those fasting in Shaoshan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:15 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 12 h 22 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:35 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 Shaoshan
The coordinates of Shaoshan are 27.9167° N and 112.5167° E. The closest places on our site are Xiangxiang (20 km), Yutan (38 km), and Xiangtan (38 km). Yutan, the nearest administrative centre, is 38 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Hunan.
- Name
- Shaoshan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hunan, China
- Population
- 118,000
- Coordinates
- 27.91667, 112.51667
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,276 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shaoshan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shaoshan comes about 79 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:21 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Shaoshan, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Shaoshan
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shaoshan
Which calculation method is used for Shaoshan?
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.
What time is Fajr in Shaoshan?
Fajr in Shaoshan depends on the season: about 4:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:53 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Shaoshan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 22 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Shaoshan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Shaoshan?
The Qibla in Shaoshan is 282.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,276 km away.