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Prayer times in Kokyar
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kokyar, Xinjiang, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Today’s prayer times in Kokyar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kokyar
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kokyar change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kokyar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:22 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:48 PM and 9:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:26 PM and 12:41 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kokyar 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 | 6:38 AM | 12:41 PM | 4:07 PM | 6:45 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:22 AM | 5:15 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:55 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:53 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:09 AM | 7:42 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:03 PM | 5:20 PM | 6:48 PM |
Kokyar is in a different time zone from the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Kokyar comes about 19 minutes later than in Beijing, but the real solar difference depends on the 3,031 km that separate them.
Finding the Qibla from Kokyar
In Kokyar you pray towards the west, at an angle of 258.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,365 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kokyar 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.
Fasting hours in Kokyar during Ramadan
For those fasting in Kokyar, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:06 PM and imsak at 5:52 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:35 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Kokyar on the map
The coordinates of Kokyar are 36.8190° N and 81.6333° E. The closest places on our site are Arele (3 km), Jiayi (4 km), and Mugala (5 km). Arele, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Xinjiang.
- Name
- Kokyar
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 18,582
- Coordinates
- 36.81899, 81.63334
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 258.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,365 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kokyar
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kokyar comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:41 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kokyar (UTC+6), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kokyar
What is the Qibla direction in Kokyar?
The Qibla in Kokyar is 258.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,365 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Kokyar?
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 Maghrib in Kokyar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:20 PM on 21 December and 7:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kokyar during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Kokyar?
Fajr in Kokyar changes with the seasons: about 3:22 AM on 21 June and about 6:09 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.