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Prayer times in Yan’an
Looking for the prayer times in Yan’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 Yan’an, Shaanxi. Every figure is computed for 36.5989° N, 109.4917° E, so the times reflect Yan’an itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Yan’an
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Yan’an
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yan’an change through the year
Prayer times in Yan’an vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:32 AM and Maghrib at 8:04 PM, giving a day of 14 h 40 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:17 AM and Maghrib to 5:30 PM, and the day is just 9 h 40 min. That is a difference of 5 h 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 | 5:20 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:24 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:35 PM | 8:04 PM | 9:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:50 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:12 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:57 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Yan’an is called about 28 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 17 minutes later than in the capital. Yan’an is 706 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Yan’an
In Yan’an you pray towards the west, at an angle of 276.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,836 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Yan’an 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Yan’an
For those fasting in Yan’an, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:15 PM and imsak at 6:01 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:43 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.
Yan’an on the map
Yan’an lies at 36.5989° N, 109.4917° E, in Shaanxi, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Wayaobu, 62 km away. Close by you will find Wayaobu (62 km), Hancheng (152 km), and Yintai (169 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yan’an
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shaanxi, China
- Population
- 475,234
- Coordinates
- 36.59889, 109.49167
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 276.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,836 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yan’an
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yan’an comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 PM instead of 4:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:50 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Yan’an (UTC+8), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yan’an
What is the Qibla direction in Yan’an?
The Qibla in Yan’an is 276.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,836 km away.
Do prayer times in Yan’an differ from Beijing?
Yes. Yan’an is 706 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Yan’an is called about 28 minutes later than in Beijing.
What time is Fajr in Yan’an?
Fajr in Yan’an changes with the seasons: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 6:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Yan’an?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:30 PM on 21 December and 8:04 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Yan’an during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.