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Prayer times in Quxu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Quxu, Tibet, worked out 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.
Prayer times in Quxu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Quxu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Quxu change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Quxu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:22 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 02 min, against only 10 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 8:23 PM and 10:29 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:50 PM and 2:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Quxu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:43 AM | 8:02 AM | 2:05 PM | 5:32 PM | 8:08 PM | 9:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:58 AM | 1:59 PM | 5:33 PM | 9:00 PM | 10:29 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 | 7:22 AM | 8:47 AM | 1:55 PM | 4:44 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:23 PM |
Quxu is located 2,612 km west of Beijing, so Dhuhr in Quxu comes about 103 minutes later than in Beijing. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Quxu.
Qibla in Quxu and distance to Makkah
In Quxu you face towards the west, at an angle of 272.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 5,150 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Quxu 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.
Ramadan timetable for Quxu
Fasting in Quxu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 7:41 PM and imsak at 7:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 19 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 8:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Quxu on the map
The coordinates of Quxu are 29.3554° N and 90.7321° E. The nearest cities on our site are Doilungdêqên (42 km), Chéngguān Qū (44 km), and Lhasa (48 km). Chéngguān Qū, the nearest administrative centre, is 44 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Tibet.
- Name
- Quxu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tibet, China
- Population
- 41,851
- Coordinates
- 29.35540, 90.73214
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 272.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,150 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Quxu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Quxu comes about 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:51 PM instead of 5:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 2:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, 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 Quxu (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Quxu
- Doilungdêqên42 km · north-east
- Chéngguān Qū44 km · north-east
- Lhasa48 km · north-east
- Nyêmo57 km · west
- Dêqên67 km · north
- Dagzê69 km · north-east
- Lhünzhub79 km · north-east
- Lhoka102 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Quxu
How long is the fast in Quxu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 19 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Quxu?
Fajr in Quxu depends on the season: about 5:22 AM on 21 June and about 7:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Quxu?
The Qibla in Quxu is 272.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,150 km away.
Do prayer times in Quxu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Quxu is 2,612 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Quxu comes roughly 103 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Quxu?
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.