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Prayer times in Xi'an
Looking for the prayer times in Xi'an? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Xi'an, Shaanxi. Every figure is computed for 34.2583° N, 108.9286° E, so the times reflect Xi'an itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Xi'an today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Xi'an
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Xi'an by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Xi'an on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:47 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 27 min, against only 9 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 9:38 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:37 PM and 12:52 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xi'an and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:52 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:47 AM | 5:33 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:59 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:41 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:42 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:38 PM | 7:03 PM |
Xi'an lies 912 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Xi'an is called roughly 30 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Xi'an.
Qibla direction in Xi'an
The Qibla in Xi'an is at 277.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,818 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 277.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Xi'an
Ramadan in Xi'an: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:02 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:21 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; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Xi'an on the map
The coordinates of Xi'an are 34.2583° N and 108.9286° E. The closest places on our site are Xianyang (23 km), Lintong (29 km), and Yuxia (35 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Shaanxi.
- Name
- Xi'an
- Local name
- Xi’an
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Shaanxi, China
- Population
- 12,952,907
- Coordinates
- 34.25833, 108.92861
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 277.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,818 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Xi'an
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Xi'an comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:48 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:52 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Xi'an, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Xi'an
Prayer times in Xi'an: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Xi'an?
The Qibla in Xi'an is 277.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,818 km away.
How long is the fast in Xi'an 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.
When is Maghrib in Xi'an?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 7:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Xi'an differ from Beijing?
Yes. Xi'an is 912 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Xi'an is called roughly 30 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Xi'an?
Fajr in Xi'an depends on the season: about 3:47 AM on 21 June and about 6:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.