Prayer times – Gejiu

Muslim Presence in Gejiu: Gejiu, a city in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan, China, has a long-established Muslim community. The presence of several mosques and prayer places in and around the city reflects the enduring settlement of Muslims in this region. Over the years, the community has contributed to the local cultural fabric while maintaining its religious practices.

Community Implantation and Mosques: The Muslim community in Gejiu is served by several prayer places, including a mosque conveniently located at 404 Jinhu W Road in the city center. Notable among the mapped prayer places is the 沙甸白房子清真寺 (Shadian White House Mosque), situated about 19 km away along the 323国道 in the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Other mosques such as Gejiu City Dongjiao Mosque and Dongying Mosque further indicate the widespread presence of prayer facilities across the prefecture, serving Muslims in various sectors and nearby communes.

Prayer Time Orientation: Muslims in Gejiu observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone (Asia/Shanghai). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by the city's latitude and the seasons. The Qibla direction for Gejiu is oriented towards Mecca, and the distance to the Kaaba is a key consideration for worshippers. The calculation method used for determining prayer times ensures accuracy for the local community.