City · Xinjiang
Prayer times in Qarek
Residents of and visitors to Qarek can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Qarek is a city in China, in Xinjiang, with about 29,946 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Qarek today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Qarek prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Qarek change through the year
Prayer times in Qarek change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:31 AM and Maghrib at 8:19 PM, giving a day of 14 h 51 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:30 AM and Maghrib to 5:35 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 30 min. The difference 5 h 21 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:28 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:49 PM | 8:19 PM | 10:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:11 AM | 6:40 AM | 12:45 PM | 4:11 PM | 6:48 PM | 8:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:30 AM | 8:05 AM | 12:50 PM | 3:17 PM | 5:35 PM | 7:05 PM |
Qarek does not use the same time zone as the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. Comparing the two clocks, Dhuhr in Qarek is called about 38 minutes later than in Beijing, while the actual difference in the sun’s position comes from the 3,375 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Qarek
Qibla direction for Qarek: 252.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 4,010 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Qarek remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Qarek during Ramadan
Fasting in Qarek, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:22 PM and imsak at 6:11 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:53 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.
Qarek on the map
The coordinates of Qarek are 38.3722° N and 76.9903° E. The closest places on our site are Wudalike (12 km), Tuomuwusitang (21 km), and Shache (22 km). Wudalike, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Xinjiang.
- Name
- Qarek
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 29,946
- Coordinates
- 38.37222, 76.99028
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 252.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 4,010 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Qarek
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Qarek comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:03 PM instead of 4:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Qarek (UTC+6), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Qarek
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Qarek
What is the Qibla direction in Qarek?
The Qibla in Qarek is 252.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 4,010 km away.
When is Fajr in Qarek?
Fajr in Qarek depends on the season: about 3:31 AM on 21 June and about 6:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Qarek during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Qarek differ from Beijing?
Yes. Qarek is 3,375 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Qarek is called roughly 38 minutes later than in Beijing.
Which calculation method is used for Qarek?
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.