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Prayer times in Paikeqi
This page shows today’s salah times in Paikeqi, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Adhan times in Paikeqi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Paikeqi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Paikeqi
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Paikeqi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:29 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, against only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 10:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:44 PM and 12:59 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Paikeqi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:27 AM | 6:56 AM | 12:59 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:29 AM | 5:27 AM | 12:53 PM | 4:48 PM | 8:19 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:10 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:29 AM | 8:05 AM | 12:49 PM | 3:16 PM | 5:33 PM | 7:03 PM |
Paikeqi does not use the same time zone as the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Paikeqi comes roughly 37 minutes later than in Beijing, but the real solar difference comes from the 3,352 km between the two cities.
Finding the Qibla from Paikeqi
In Paikeqi you pray towards the west, at an angle of 252.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,034 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Paikeqi 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 Paikeqi during Ramadan
For those fasting in Paikeqi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:21 PM and imsak at 6:11 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:52 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.
Where Paikeqi is located
Paikeqi lies at 38.5501° N, 77.2083° E, in Xinjiang, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Tage'erqi, 4 km away. Nearby places include Tage'erqi (4 km), Yishikuli (7 km), and Kuoshi'airike (10 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Paikeqi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 19,809
- Coordinates
- 38.55011, 77.20825
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 252.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,034 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Paikeqi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Paikeqi comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:03 PM instead of 4:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:59 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Paikeqi
- Tage'erqi4 km · east
- Yishikuli7 km · south
- Kuoshi'airike10 km · north-east
- Mixia11 km · south
- Shache15 km · south
- Awati18 km · east
- Tuomuwusitang21 km · south
- Arele21 km · south-east
Prayer times in Paikeqi: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Paikeqi?
The Qibla in Paikeqi is 252.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,034 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Paikeqi?
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 Paikeqi differ from Beijing?
Yes. Paikeqi is 3,352 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Paikeqi is called roughly 37 minutes later than in Beijing.
When is Maghrib in Paikeqi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:33 PM on 21 December and 8:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Paikeqi during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.