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Prayer times in Chaigou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chaigou, Shandong, calculated 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Chaigou
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chaigou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chaigou
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Chaigou on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:54 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, against only 9 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chaigou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:54 AM | 4:44 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:54 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:09 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:17 PM |
Chaigou is located 495 km south-east of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Chaigou is called about 13 minutes earlier than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Chaigou.
Qibla in Chaigou and distance to Makkah
In Chaigou you pray towards the west, at an angle of 282.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,737 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chaigou and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Chaigou during Ramadan
Ramadan in Chaigou: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:35 PM, roughly 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 62 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Chaigou
Chaigou is located at 36.2489° N, 119.6242° E, in Shandong, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Jinggou, 7 km away. Nearby places include Jinggou (7 km), Kanjia (14 km), and Puji (16 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chaigou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shandong, China
- Population
- 79,043
- Coordinates
- 36.24889, 119.62417
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,737 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Chaigou
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chaigou comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chaigou (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Chaigou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chaigou
What is the Qibla direction in Chaigou?
The Qibla in Chaigou is 282.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,737 km away.
How long is the fast in Chaigou during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Chaigou?
Fajr in Chaigou depends on the season: about 2:54 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Chaigou?
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.
When is Maghrib in Chaigou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 7:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.