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Prayer times in Heqiao
This page shows today’s prayer times in Heqiao, Jiangsu, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Namaz times in Heqiao today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Heqiao
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Heqiao change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Heqiao on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, compared with only 9 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:31 PM and 9:07 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:05 PM and 12:20 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Heqiao and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:17 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 5:00 AM | 12:14 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:10 PM | 2:48 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:31 PM |
Heqiao lies 608 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Heqiao comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Heqiao.
Qibla direction in Heqiao
From Heqiao you face towards the west, at an angle of 281.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,536 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Heqiao 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Heqiao
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Heqiao is at about 5:30 AM and iftar at 5:48 PM, for a fast of 12 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:59 AM and iftar to 6:15 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Heqiao on the map
Heqiao lies at 34.4528° N, 116.9000° E, in Jiangsu, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Jing'an, 5 km away. Close by you will find Jing'an (5 km), Fanlou (5 km), and Huangji (8 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Heqiao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Jiangsu, China
- Population
- 35,118
- Coordinates
- 34.45278, 116.90000
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,536 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Heqiao
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Heqiao comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:20 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Heqiao, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Heqiao
What is the Qibla direction in Heqiao?
The Qibla in Heqiao is 281.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,536 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Heqiao?
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.
How long is the fast in Heqiao during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Heqiao differ from Beijing?
Yes. Heqiao is 608 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Heqiao is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Heqiao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.