Regional capital · Ningxia
Prayer times in Yinchuan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Yinchuan, Ningxia, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Adhan times in Yinchuan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yinchuan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yinchuan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Yinchuan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, compared with only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:07 PM and 10:12 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:47 PM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yinchuan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:28 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:31 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:52 PM | 8:22 PM | 10:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:33 AM | 8:08 AM | 12:53 PM | 3:19 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:07 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Yinchuan comes roughly 40 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 36 minutes later than in the capital. Yinchuan is 887 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Yinchuan
In Yinchuan you pray towards the west, at an angle of 273.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,535 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Yinchuan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Yinchuan during Ramadan
For those fasting in Yinchuan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:24 PM and imsak at 6:14 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:55 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Where Yinchuan is located
Yinchuan lies at 38.4681° N, 106.2731° E, in Ningxia, in China. Close by you will find Wangyuan (9 km), Xigang (11 km), and Jingui (13 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yinchuan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ningxia, China
- Population
- 2,859,074
- Coordinates
- 38.46806, 106.27306
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 273.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,535 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yinchuan
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yinchuan comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:06 PM instead of 4:52 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:03 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Yinchuan, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Yinchuan
Prayer times in Yinchuan: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Yinchuan during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Yinchuan differ from Beijing?
Yes. Yinchuan is 887 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Yinchuan comes about 40 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Yinchuan?
Fajr in Yinchuan changes with the seasons: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Yinchuan?
The Qibla in Yinchuan is 273.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,535 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Yinchuan?
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.