City · Guizhou
Prayer times in Hongzhou
Muslims living in Hongzhou can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Hongzhou is a city in China, in Guizhou, with about 21,293 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Hongzhou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hongzhou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hongzhou change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Hongzhou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:20 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, compared with only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:13 PM and 9:02 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:35 PM and 12:50 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hongzhou and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:30 AM | 6:47 AM | 12:50 PM | 4:16 PM | 6:53 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:20 AM | 5:51 AM | 12:44 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:37 PM | 9:02 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:38 PM | 7:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:40 PM | 3:36 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:13 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Hongzhou comes about 28 minutes later than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 9 minutes earlier than in the capital. Hongzhou is 1,664 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Hongzhou
In Hongzhou you pray towards the west, at an angle of 282.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,017 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hongzhou 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.
Ramadan timetable for Hongzhou
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Hongzhou is around 5:55 AM and iftar at 6:30 PM, for a fast of 12 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:32 AM and iftar to 6:48 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Hongzhou is located
The coordinates of Hongzhou are 26.1258° N and 109.4089° E. The closest places on our site are Zhongchao (19 km), Shuikou (26 km), and Liping (30 km). Long’e, the nearest administrative centre, is 41 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Guizhou.
- Name
- Hongzhou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Guizhou, China
- Population
- 21,293
- Coordinates
- 26.12583, 109.40889
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 282.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,017 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hongzhou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hongzhou takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:50 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 80 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:29 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Hongzhou (UTC+8), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Hongzhou
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hongzhou
When is Fajr in Hongzhou?
Fajr in Hongzhou depends on the season: about 4:20 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Hongzhou?
The Qibla in Hongzhou is 282.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,017 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Hongzhou?
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.
When is Maghrib in Hongzhou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:55 PM on 21 December and 7:37 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Hongzhou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Hongzhou is 1,664 km from Beijing, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Hongzhou is called about 28 minutes later than in Beijing.