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Prayer times in Shangyun
This page shows today’s salah times in Shangyun, Yunnan, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Today’s prayer times in Shangyun
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shangyun
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shangyun change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shangyun on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 5:09 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 33 min, compared with only 10 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:56 PM and 9:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 1:13 PM and 1:28 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shangyun and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:11 AM | 7:25 AM | 1:28 PM | 4:54 PM | 7:32 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 5:09 AM | 6:36 AM | 1:22 PM | 4:40 PM | 8:09 PM | 9:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:55 AM | 7:10 AM | 1:13 PM | 4:39 PM | 7:17 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:36 AM | 7:57 AM | 1:18 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:56 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Shangyun comes roughly 66 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 23 minutes later than in the capital. Shangyun is 2,437 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shangyun
From Shangyun you face towards the west, at an angle of 280.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,134 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shangyun 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 Shangyun during Ramadan
Fasting in Shangyun, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:12 PM and imsak at 6:31 AM on the first day, 12 h 31 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:27 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in China.
Shangyun on the map
The coordinates of Shangyun are 23.0519° N and 99.8284° E. The closest places on our site are Fubang (17 km), Fudong (19 km), and Mujia (21 km). Fubang, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Yunnan.
- Name
- Shangyun
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yunnan, China
- Population
- 44,918
- Coordinates
- 23.05191, 99.82838
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 280.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,134 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shangyun
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shangyun comes roughly 82 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:02 PM instead of 4:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:28 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shangyun (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Shangyun
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shangyun
Do prayer times in Shangyun differ from Beijing?
Yes. Shangyun is 2,437 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Shangyun comes roughly 66 minutes later than in Beijing.
What time is Fajr in Shangyun?
Fajr in Shangyun changes with the seasons: about 5:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shangyun?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:40 PM on 21 December and 8:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Shangyun?
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.
How long is the fast in Shangyun 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.