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Prayer times in Lhasa
Looking for the prayer times in Lhasa? 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 Lhasa, Tibet. Every figure is computed for 29.6500° N, 91.1000° E, so the times reflect Lhasa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Lhasa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Lhasa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Lhasa change through the year
Prayer times in Lhasa vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 5:20 AM and Maghrib at 8:59 PM, giving a day of 14 h 03 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 7:21 AM and Maghrib to 7:01 PM, and the day is just 10 h 15 min. The difference 3 h 48 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:41 AM | 8:00 AM | 2:03 PM | 5:30 PM | 8:07 PM | 9:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:57 PM | 5:32 PM | 8:59 PM | 10:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:25 AM | 7:44 AM | 1:48 PM | 5:15 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 7:21 AM | 8:46 AM | 1:53 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:21 PM |
Lhasa is located 2,564 km west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Lhasa is called about 101 minutes later than in Beijing. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Lhasa.
Finding the Qibla from Lhasa
From Lhasa you pray towards the west, at an angle of 272.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,184 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Lhasa 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.
Ramadan timetable for Lhasa
Ramadan in Lhasa: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 7:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 7:39 PM, roughly 12 h 18 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 47 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Lhasa is located
The coordinates of Lhasa are 29.6500° N and 91.1000° E. The closest places on our site are Chéngguān Qū (6 km), Doilungdêqên (10 km), and Dagzê (24 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Tibet.
- Name
- Lhasa
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Tibet, China
- Population
- 867,900
- Coordinates
- 29.65000, 91.10000
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 272.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,184 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Lhasa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Lhasa comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:50 PM instead of 5:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 2:03 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 Lhasa (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Lhasa
- Chéngguān Qū6 km · west
- Doilungdêqên10 km · west
- Dagzê24 km · east
- Lhünzhub31 km · north-east
- Quxu48 km · south-west
- Dêqên51 km · north-west
- Maizhokunggar64 km · east
- Lhoka79 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Lhasa
What time is Fajr in Lhasa?
Fajr in Lhasa depends on the season: about 5:20 AM on 21 June and about 7:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Lhasa differ from Beijing?
Yes. Lhasa is 2,564 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Lhasa comes about 101 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Lhasa during Ramadan?
About 12 h 18 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Lhasa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 7:01 PM on 21 December and 8:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Lhasa?
The Qibla in Lhasa is 272.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,184 km away.