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Prayer times in Kucha
Looking for the adhan times in Kucha? 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 Kucha, Xinjiang. Every figure is computed for 41.7150° N, 82.9325° E, which means the times match Kucha itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Kucha today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kucha
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kucha change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kucha on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:42 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 13 min, compared with only 9 h 09 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:36 PM and 10:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kucha and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:42 AM | 4:54 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:32 PM | 8:06 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:11 AM | 7:52 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:36 PM |
Kucha does not use the same time zone as the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Kucha comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Beijing, but the real solar difference comes from the 2,806 km that separate them.
Qibla in Kucha and distance to Makkah
From Kucha you face towards the west, at an angle of 254.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,601 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kucha 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 Kucha during Ramadan
Fasting in Kucha, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:52 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 11 h 53 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:27 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Kucha on the map
Kucha lies at 41.7150° N, 82.9325° E, in Xinjiang, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Luntai, 111 km away. Close by you will find Luntai (111 km), Aral (191 km), and Xinyuan (192 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kucha
- Local name
- Xincheng
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 102,752
- Coordinates
- 41.71497, 82.93249
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 254.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,601 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kucha
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kucha comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:46 PM instead of 4:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:36 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Kucha, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Kucha
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kucha
When is Fajr in Kucha?
Fajr in Kucha changes with the seasons: about 2:42 AM on 21 June and about 6:11 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kucha?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kucha?
The Qibla in Kucha is 254.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,601 km away.
Do prayer times in Kucha differ from Beijing?
Yes. Kucha is 2,806 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kucha comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Kucha during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.