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Prayer times in Aral
Looking for the adhan times in Aral? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Aral, Xinjiang. Every figure is computed for 40.5418° N, 81.2657° E, so the times reflect Aral itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Aral today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Aral
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Aral by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aral on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:59 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 05 min, against only 9 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:44 PM and 10:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aral and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:08 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:08 PM | 6:46 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 5:04 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:37 PM | 8:09 PM | 10:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:16 AM | 7:55 AM | 12:33 PM | 2:53 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:44 PM |
Aral does not use the same time zone as the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Aral comes about 20 minutes later than in Beijing, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 2,964 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Aral
Qibla direction for Aral: 254.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,431 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Aral remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Aral
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Aral is at about 5:55 AM and iftar at 6:01 PM, for a fast of 11 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:17 AM and iftar to 6:35 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Aral on the map
Aral lies at 40.5418° N, 81.2657° E, in Xinjiang, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Aksu, 109 km away. Close by you will find Aksu (109 km), Wensu (119 km), and Kucha (191 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Aral
- Local name
- Ālā'ĕr
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 126,259
- Coordinates
- 40.54184, 81.26566
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 254.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,431 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aral
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Aral comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:43 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Aral (UTC+6), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Aral
- Aksu109 km · north-west
- Wensu119 km · north-west
- Kucha191 km · north-east
- Tumxuk202 km · west
- Luntai287 km · north-east
- Tawakule322 km · south
- Yisilamu'awati342 km · south
- Han’airike348 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aral
When is Maghrib in Aral?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 December and 8:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Aral?
The Qibla in Aral is 254.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,431 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Aral?
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.
When is Fajr in Aral?
Fajr in Aral depends on the season: about 2:59 AM on 21 June and about 6:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Aral during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.