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Prayer times in Kaqun

Residents of and visitors to Kaqun can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kaqun is a city in China, in Xinjiang, with about 18,749 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Adhan times in Kaqun today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Every country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in China we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+6) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Kaqun prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Kaqun change through the year

The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kaqun on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, against only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:06 PM and 10:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:45 PM and 1:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kaqun and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Kaqun (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:29 AM6:57 AM1:00 PM4:26 PM7:04 PM8:27 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:34 AM5:30 AM12:54 PM4:49 PM8:18 PM10:06 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox5:12 AM6:41 AM12:45 PM4:11 PM6:49 PM8:12 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice6:30 AM8:04 AM12:50 PM3:19 PM5:36 PM7:06 PM

Kaqun is in a different time zone from the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Kaqun is called roughly 38 minutes later than in Beijing, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,398 km between the two cities.

Qibla direction in Kaqun

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The Qibla in Kaqun is at 253.2° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,987 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 253.2°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Kaqun

Fasting in Kaqun, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:23 PM and imsak at 6:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:53 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.

Kaqun on the map

The coordinates of Kaqun are 37.9781° N and 76.8672° E. The closest places on our site are Huoshilafu (19 km), Zepu (42 km), and Qarek (45 km). Huoshilafu, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Xinjiang.

Name
Kaqun
Type
City
Part of
Xinjiang, China
Population
18,749
Coordinates
37.97806, 76.86722
Time zone
UTC+6
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
253.2° (west)
Distance to Makkah
3,987 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kaqun

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kaqun comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:03 PM instead of 4:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.

The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kaqun and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kaqun

How long is the fast in Kaqun during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Kaqun?

Fajr in Kaqun depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Kaqun?

The Qibla in Kaqun is 253.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,987 km away.

Do prayer times in Kaqun differ from Beijing?

Yes. Kaqun is 3,398 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kaqun comes roughly 38 minutes later than in Beijing.

Which calculation method is used for Kaqun?

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.

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