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Prayer times in Xiangxiang
This page shows today’s salah times in Xiangxiang, Hunan, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Prayer times in Xiangxiang today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Xiangxiang prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Xiangxiang
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Xiangxiang on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:02 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 54 min, compared with only 10 h 23 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:58 PM and 8:56 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xiangxiang 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 | 12:37 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:54 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:02 AM | 5:35 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:29 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:52 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:28 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:58 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Xiangxiang comes about 15 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 18 minutes earlier than in the capital. Xiangxiang is 1,400 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.
Qibla in Xiangxiang and distance to Makkah
From Xiangxiang you pray towards the west, at an angle of 282.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,282 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Xiangxiang 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.
Ramadan timetable for Xiangxiang
Ramadan in Xiangxiang: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:43 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, roughly 12 h 22 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 43 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Xiangxiang is located
The coordinates of Xiangxiang are 27.7333° N and 112.5333° E. The closest places on our site are Shaoshan (20 km), Xiangtan (38 km), and Yongfeng (47 km). Xiangtan, the nearest administrative centre, is 38 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Hunan.
- Name
- Xiangxiang
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hunan, China
- Population
- 235,000
- Coordinates
- 27.73333, 112.53333
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,282 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Xiangxiang
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xiangxiang takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 79 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:20 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Xiangxiang in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Xiangxiang: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Xiangxiang?
The Qibla in Xiangxiang is 282.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,282 km away.
How long is the fast in Xiangxiang during Ramadan?
Roughly 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 Xiangxiang?
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.
Which calculation method is used for Xiangxiang?
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 Xiangxiang?
Fajr in Xiangxiang depends on the season: about 4:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:52 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.