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Prayer times in Yongjian
This page shows today’s salah times in Yongjian, Yunnan, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in China.
Adhan times in Yongjian today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Yongjian
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Yongjian by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yongjian on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:59 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 43 min, compared with only 10 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:51 PM and 9:37 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 1:12 PM and 1:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yongjian and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:08 AM | 7:24 AM | 1:27 PM | 4:53 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:29 AM | 1:21 PM | 4:44 PM | 8:13 PM | 9:37 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:52 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:38 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:38 AM | 8:00 AM | 1:17 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:51 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Yongjian is called roughly 65 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 26 minutes later than in the capital. Yongjian is 2,204 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Yongjian and distance to Makkah
From Yongjian you pray towards the west, at an angle of 279.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 6,126 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Yongjian and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Yongjian
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Yongjian is around 6:31 AM and iftar at 7:08 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 27 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 6:09 AM and iftar to 7:25 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Yongjian is located
Yongjian is located at 25.4254° N, 100.2124° E, in Yunnan, in China. The nearest administrative centre is Miaojie, 14 km away. Nearby places include Miaojie (14 km), Dali (18 km), and Fengyi (20 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yongjian
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yunnan, China
- Population
- 53,970
- Coordinates
- 25.42543, 100.21244
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 279.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 6,126 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yongjian
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Yongjian comes about 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:05 PM instead of 4:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Yongjian (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Yongjian
- Miaojie14 km · south-east
- Dali18 km · north
- Fengyi20 km · north-east
- Micheng29 km · east
- Dali Old Town30 km · north
- Haidong Zhen32 km · north
- Xiangcheng35 km · east
- Yinqiao Zhen38 km · north
Prayer times in Yongjian: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Yongjian?
Fajr in Yongjian depends on the season: about 4:59 AM on 21 June and about 6:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Yongjian?
The Qibla in Yongjian is 279.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 6,126 km away.
How long is the fast in Yongjian during Ramadan?
About 12 h 27 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Yongjian?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:34 PM on 21 December and 8:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Yongjian differ from Beijing?
Yes. Yongjian is 2,204 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Yongjian comes about 65 minutes later than in Beijing.