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Prayer times in Qilian
Residents of and visitors to Qilian can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Qilian is a city in China, in Qinghai, with about 25,603 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Qilian today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Qilian
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Qilian change through the year
Prayer times in Qilian change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:00 AM and Maghrib at 8:45 PM, for a day of 14 h 49 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:57 AM and Maghrib to 6:02 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 31 min. The difference 5 h 19 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:00 AM | 5:56 AM | 1:21 PM | 5:16 PM | 8:45 PM | 10:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:39 AM | 7:07 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:57 AM | 8:32 AM | 1:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:32 PM |
Qilian is located 1,407 km west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Qilian is called about 65 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Qilian.
Qibla direction in Qilian
In Qilian you face towards the west, at an angle of 270.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,010 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Qilian 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 Qilian during Ramadan
For those fasting in Qilian, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:49 PM and imsak at 6:38 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 7:20 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
About Qilian
The coordinates of Qilian are 38.1806° N and 100.2403° E. The nearest cities on our site are Zhangye (86 km), Qingshizui (131 km), and Haomen (151 km). Zhangye, the nearest administrative centre, is 86 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Qinghai.
- Name
- Qilian
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Qinghai, China
- Population
- 25,603
- Coordinates
- 38.18056, 100.24028
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 270.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,010 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Qilian
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Qilian comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:30 PM instead of 5:16 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Qilian and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Qilian
- Zhangye86 km · north
- Qingshizui131 km · south-east
- Haomen151 km · south-east
- Quankou161 km · south-east
- Dongchuan167 km · south-east
- Ehen Hudag169 km · north-east
- Jinchang174 km · east
- Qiaotou187 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qilian
What is the Qibla direction in Qilian?
The Qibla in Qilian is 270.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,010 km away.
When is Maghrib in Qilian?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:02 PM on 21 December and 8:45 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Qilian?
Fajr in Qilian changes with the seasons: about 4:00 AM on 21 June and about 6:57 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Qilian differ from Beijing?
Yes. Qilian is 1,407 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Qilian comes about 65 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Qilian?
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.