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Prayer times in Aksu
Residents of and visitors to Aksu can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Aksu is a city in China, in Xinjiang, with about 535,657 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Aksu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Aksu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Aksu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aksu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 09 min, compared with only 9 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 10:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:31 PM and 12:46 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aksu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:43 AM | 12:46 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:50 PM | 8:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:42 PM | 8:15 PM | 10:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:54 AM | 6:27 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:21 AM | 8:01 AM | 12:37 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:47 PM |
Aksu is in a different time zone from the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Aksu is called roughly 24 minutes later than in Beijing, but the real solar difference comes from the 3,033 km that separate them.
Qibla in Aksu and distance to Makkah
In Aksu you pray towards the west, at an angle of 252.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,372 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aksu 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Aksu
Ramadan in Aksu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:04 PM, roughly 11 h 54 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Aksu on the map
The coordinates of Aksu are 41.1842° N and 80.2792° E. The nearest cities on our site are Wensu (11 km), Aral (109 km), and Tumxuk (179 km). Wensu, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Xinjiang.
- Name
- Aksu
- Local name
- Aqsu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 535,657
- Coordinates
- 41.18418, 80.27921
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 252.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,372 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aksu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Aksu comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:56 PM instead of 4:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:46 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly 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 your mosque.
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Prayer times in Aksu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Aksu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 8:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Aksu?
The Qibla in Aksu is 252.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,372 km away.
Do prayer times in Aksu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Aksu is 3,033 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Aksu comes about 24 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Aksu?
Fajr in Aksu depends on the season: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 6:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Aksu?
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.