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Prayer times in Altay
Looking for the prayer times in Altay? 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 Altay, Xinjiang. Every figure is computed for 47.8505° N, 88.1329° E, so the times reflect Altay itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Altay
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Altay
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Altay by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Altay on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:45 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 01 min, against only 8 h 24 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:04 PM and 10:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Altay and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:27 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:45 AM | 4:08 AM | 12:09 PM | 4:24 PM | 8:10 PM | 10:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:10 AM | 5:55 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:21 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:53 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:00 PM | 4:17 PM | 6:04 PM |
Altay is in a different time zone from the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Altay comes about 7 minutes earlier than in Beijing, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 2,415 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Altay
The Qibla in Altay is at 252.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,189 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 252.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Altay
Fasting in Altay, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:18 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 11 h 38 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:03 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 12 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
About Altay
Altay lies at 47.8505° N, 88.1329° E, in Xinjiang, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Beitun, 60 km away. Nearby places include Beitun (60 km), Oymak (85 km), and Burqin (96 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Altay
- Local name
- Jinshanlu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 190,064
- Coordinates
- 47.85050, 88.13286
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 252.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,189 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Altay
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Altay is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:38 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Altay, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Altay
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Altay
Do prayer times in Altay differ from Beijing?
Yes. Altay is 2,415 km from Beijing, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Altay comes roughly 7 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
When is Fajr in Altay?
Fajr in Altay changes with the seasons: about 1:45 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Altay?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:17 PM on 21 December and 8:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Altay?
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.
How long is the fast in Altay during Ramadan?
About 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 12 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.