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Prayer times in Gejiu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Gejiu, Yunnan, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Namaz times in Gejiu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Gejiu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gejiu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Gejiu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:54 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 35 min, against only 10 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:42 PM and 9:18 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:00 PM and 1:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gejiu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:57 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:41 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:54 AM | 6:22 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:56 PM | 9:18 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:41 AM | 6:56 AM | 1:00 PM | 4:26 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:24 AM | 7:44 AM | 1:05 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:42 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Gejiu comes about 53 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 10 minutes later than in the capital. Gejiu is 2,221 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Gejiu
Qibla from Gejiu: 281.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 6,460 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Gejiu remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gejiu
Ramadan in Gejiu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:18 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:59 PM, about 12 h 31 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 35 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Gejiu on the map
Gejiu lies at 23.3609° N, 103.1537° E, in Yunnan, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Mengzi, 23 km away. Nearby places include Mengzi (23 km), Kaiyuan (40 km), and Wenshan City (112 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Gejiu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yunnan, China
- Population
- 136,135
- Coordinates
- 23.36085, 103.15372
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 281.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,460 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gejiu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Gejiu comes about 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:49 PM instead of 4:26 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:15 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes 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 the mosque.
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Prayer times in Gejiu: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Gejiu?
The Qibla in Gejiu is 281.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,460 km away.
When is Maghrib in Gejiu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:26 PM on 21 December and 7:56 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Gejiu?
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 Gejiu differ from Beijing?
Yes. Gejiu is 2,221 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Gejiu is called about 53 minutes later than in Beijing.
How long is the fast in Gejiu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 31 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.