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Prayer times in Xinhe

This page shows today’s prayer times in Xinhe, Jiangsu, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.

Adhan times in Xinhe today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in China we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+8) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Xinhe

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Xinhe change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Xinhe on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, compared with only 9 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 9:01 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xinhe and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Xinhe (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:49 AM6:13 AM12:16 PM3:42 PM6:19 PM7:38 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:11 AM4:57 AM12:10 PM3:55 PM7:23 PM9:01 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:33 AM5:56 AM12:01 PM3:28 PM6:04 PM7:23 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:40 AM7:10 AM12:06 PM2:44 PM5:02 PM6:27 PM

Xinhe lies 652 km south of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Xinhe is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Xinhe.

Qibla in Xinhe and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Xinhe is at 282.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,639 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 282.1°.

Fasting hours in Xinhe during Ramadan

Ramadan in Xinhe: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, roughly 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Xinhe on the map

The coordinates of Xinhe are 34.1861° N and 117.9878° E. The nearest cities on our site are Balu (7 km), Yaowan (7 km), and Yitang (12 km). Yaowan, the nearest administrative centre, is 7 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Jiangsu.

Name
Xinhe
Type
City
Part of
Jiangsu, China
Population
48,712
Coordinates
34.18613, 117.98775
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
282.1° (west)
Distance to Makkah
7,639 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Xinhe

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Xinhe takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:55 PM for the majority, 5:11 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.

Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Xinhe in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.

Nearby cities to Xinhe

Prayer times in Xinhe: questions and answers

Do prayer times in Xinhe differ from Beijing?

Yes. Xinhe is 652 km from Beijing, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Xinhe comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Beijing.

Which calculation method is used for Xinhe?

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 Xinhe during Ramadan?

About 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Maghrib in Xinhe?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 7:23 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

What is the Qibla direction in Xinhe?

The Qibla in Xinhe is 282.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,639 km away.

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