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Prayer times in Puqiakeqi
This page shows today’s salah times in Puqiakeqi, Xinjiang, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Namaz times in Puqiakeqi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Puqiakeqi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Puqiakeqi change through the year
Prayer times in Puqiakeqi change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:27 AM and Maghrib at 8:05 PM, giving a day of 14 h 44 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:17 AM and Maghrib to 5:27 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 36 min. The difference 5 h 09 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| 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 | 3:27 AM | 5:21 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:36 PM | 8:05 PM | 9:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:34 PM | 4:00 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:17 AM | 7:51 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:09 PM | 5:27 PM | 6:55 PM |
Puqiakeqi does not use the same time zone as the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Puqiakeqi comes roughly 27 minutes later than in Beijing, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,179 km between the two cities.
Qibla in Puqiakeqi and distance to Makkah
In Puqiakeqi you pray towards the west, at an angle of 256.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 4,209 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Puqiakeqi 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.
Ramadan timetable for Puqiakeqi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Puqiakeqi is around 6:00 AM and iftar at 6:13 PM, for a fast of 12 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:25 AM and iftar to 6:42 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Puqiakeqi
The coordinates of Puqiakeqi are 37.3174° N and 79.7053° E. The closest places on our site are Kuoyiqi (4 km), Manglai (5 km), and Qaraqash (6 km). Kuoyiqi, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Xinjiang.
- Name
- Puqiakeqi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 35,142
- Coordinates
- 37.31739, 79.70532
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 256.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,209 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Puqiakeqi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Puqiakeqi comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:50 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 at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Puqiakeqi and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Puqiakeqi: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Puqiakeqi?
The Qibla in Puqiakeqi is 256.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,209 km away.
What time is Fajr in Puqiakeqi?
Fajr in Puqiakeqi depends on the season: about 3:27 AM on 21 June and about 6:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Puqiakeqi differ from Beijing?
Yes. Puqiakeqi is 3,179 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Puqiakeqi comes about 27 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Puqiakeqi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Puqiakeqi?
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.