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Prayer times in Dêqên
This page shows today’s salah times in Dêqên, Tibet, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Adhan times in Dêqên today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dêqên prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Dêqên change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Dêqên move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 5:20 AM on 21 June and 7:23 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 03 min, while Maghrib moves between 7:02 PM and 9:01 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 05 min around the summer solstice and falls to 10 h 13 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:42 AM | 8:02 AM | 2:05 PM | 5:32 PM | 8:08 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:59 PM | 5:34 PM | 9:01 PM | 10:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:26 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:50 PM | 5:17 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:23 AM | 8:48 AM | 1:55 PM | 4:43 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:22 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Dêqên is called roughly 103 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 75 minutes later than in the capital. Dêqên is 2,576 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Dêqên
The Qibla in Dêqên is at 271.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,146 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 271.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Dêqên
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dêqên is at about 7:12 AM and iftar at 7:40 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 18 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:45 AM and iftar to 8:01 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Dêqên
The coordinates of Dêqên are 29.9618° N and 90.7188° E. The nearest cities on our site are Doilungdêqên (43 km), Chéngguān Qū (48 km), and Lhasa (51 km). Chéngguān Qū, the nearest administrative centre, is 48 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Tibet.
- Name
- Dêqên
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tibet, China
- Population
- 62,400
- Coordinates
- 29.96178, 90.71875
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 271.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,146 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dêqên
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dêqên takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 2:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 5:34 PM for the majority, 6:52 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 your mosque.
Prayer times near Dêqên
- Doilungdêqên43 km · south-east
- Chéngguān Qū48 km · south-east
- Lhasa51 km · south-east
- Lhünzhub53 km · east
- Quxu67 km · south
- Damxung68 km · north-east
- Dagzê68 km · south-east
- Nyêmo80 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dêqên
What time is Fajr in Dêqên?
Fajr in Dêqên depends on the season: about 5:20 AM on 21 June and about 7:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Dêqên?
The Qibla in Dêqên is 271.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,146 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Dêqên?
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.
Do prayer times in Dêqên differ from Beijing?
Yes. Dêqên is 2,576 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Dêqên comes roughly 103 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Dêqên during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.