Regional capital · Xinjiang
Prayer times in Ürümqi
Residents of and visitors to Ürümqi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Ürümqi is a regional capital in China, in Xinjiang, with about 4,054,000 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Ürümqi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ürümqi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ürümqi by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ürümqi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:04 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 28 min, against only 8 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:13 PM and 10:07 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ürümqi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:04 AM | 4:27 AM | 12:11 PM | 4:18 PM | 7:55 PM | 10:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:56 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:17 PM | 4:35 PM | 6:13 PM |
Ürümqi is in a different time zone from the capital Beijing: local time here is UTC+6. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Ürümqi comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Beijing, while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 2,411 km that separate them.
Qibla in Ürümqi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ürümqi is at 256.2° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,029 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 256.2°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ürümqi
Ramadan in Ürümqi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:31 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:29 PM, about 11 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 82 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Ürümqi is located
The coordinates of Ürümqi are 43.8010° N and 87.6005° E. The closest places on our site are Changji (33 km), Wujiaqu (41 km), and Shihezi (137 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Xinjiang.
- Name
- Ürümqi
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Xinjiang, China
- Population
- 4,054,000
- Coordinates
- 43.80096, 87.60046
- Time zone
- UTC+6
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 256.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 5,029 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ürümqi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ürümqi comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:32 PM instead of 4:18 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ürümqi
When is Maghrib in Ürümqi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:35 PM on 21 December and 7:55 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ürümqi during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Ürümqi?
Fajr in Ürümqi changes with the seasons: about 2:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:56 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Ürümqi differ from Beijing?
Yes. Ürümqi is 2,411 km from Beijing, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ürümqi comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Ürümqi?
The Qibla in Ürümqi is 256.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 5,029 km away.