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Prayer times in Taiyuan
Looking for the prayer times in Taiyuan? On this page 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 Taiyuan, Shanxi. Every figure is computed for 37.8694° N, 112.5603° E, which means the times match Taiyuan itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Taiyuan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Taiyuan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Taiyuan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Taiyuan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, compared with only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 9:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Taiyuan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:07 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:31 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:55 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:41 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:43 PM |
Taiyuan lies 402 km south-west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Taiyuan comes about 15 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Taiyuan.
Qibla direction in Taiyuan
The Qibla in Taiyuan is at 277.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,088 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 277.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Taiyuan
For those fasting in Taiyuan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:00 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:31 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.
About Taiyuan
Taiyuan lies at 37.8694° N, 112.5603° E, in Shanxi, in China. Close by you will find Jinzhong (27 km), Xinzhou (62 km), and Pingyao County (81 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Taiyuan
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Shanxi, China
- Population
- 5,305,061
- Coordinates
- 37.86944, 112.56028
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 277.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,088 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Taiyuan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Taiyuan comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:40 PM instead of 4:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:37 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Taiyuan
What is the Qibla direction in Taiyuan?
The Qibla in Taiyuan is 277.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,088 km away.
When is Fajr in Taiyuan?
Fajr in Taiyuan changes with the seasons: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Taiyuan?
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 Taiyuan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Taiyuan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.