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Prayer times in Kuiya
Residents of and visitors to Kuiya can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kuiya is a city in China, in Xinjiang, with about 43,212 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kuiya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kuiya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kuiya
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kuiya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:28 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 44 min, compared with only 9 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:56 PM and 9:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:34 PM and 12:49 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kuiya and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:19 AM | 6:46 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:15 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:28 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:36 PM | 8:05 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:38 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:18 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:56 PM |
Kuiya is in a different time zone from the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Kuiya is called roughly 27 minutes later than in Beijing, but the real solar difference comes from the 3,185 km that separate them.
Qibla direction in Kuiya
The Qibla in Kuiya is at 256.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,203 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 256.5°.
Fasting hours in Kuiya during Ramadan
Fasting in Kuiya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 6:00 AM on the first day, 12 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:43 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.
About Kuiya
Kuiya lies at 37.2960° N, 79.6358° E, in Xinjiang, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Manglai, 4 km away. Nearby places include Kageleke (3 km), Manglai (4 km), and Puqiakeqi (7 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kuiya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 43,212
- Coordinates
- 37.29601, 79.63575
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 256.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,203 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kuiya
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kuiya comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:51 PM instead of 4:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:49 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kuiya and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kuiya
What is the Qibla direction in Kuiya?
The Qibla in Kuiya is 256.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,203 km away.
When is Fajr in Kuiya?
Fajr in Kuiya depends on the season: about 3:28 AM on 21 June and about 6:18 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kuiya?
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.
Do prayer times in Kuiya differ from Beijing?
Yes. Kuiya is 3,185 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kuiya is called about 27 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Kuiya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:27 PM on 21 December and 8:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.