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Prayer times in Hongkou
This page shows today’s prayer times in Hongkou, Shanghai Municipality, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in China.
Adhan times in Hongkou today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hongkou
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hongkou change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hongkou on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 11 min, against only 10 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 8:34 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:47 AM and 12:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hongkou and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 4:50 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:34 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:34 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:37 PM | 4:55 PM | 6:17 PM |
Compared with Beijing, Dhuhr in Hongkou is called roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Beijing, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 45 minutes earlier than in the capital. Hongkou is 1,067 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Hongkou and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Hongkou: 284.7° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 8,034 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Hongkou is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Hongkou
For those fasting in Hongkou, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:35 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 15 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:58 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.
Hongkou on the map
The coordinates of Hongkou are 31.2500° N and 121.4892° E. The closest places on our site are Pudong (2 km), Yangpu (3 km), and Shanghai (4 km). Pudong, the nearest administrative centre, is 2 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Shanghai Municipality.
- Name
- Hongkou
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shanghai Municipality, China
- Population
- 687,500
- Coordinates
- 31.25000, 121.48917
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 284.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,034 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hongkou
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hongkou is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:51 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Hongkou 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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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hongkou
When is Maghrib in Hongkou?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:55 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Hongkou?
Fajr in Hongkou changes with the seasons: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Hongkou?
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 Hongkou differ from Beijing?
Yes. Hongkou is 1,067 km from Beijing, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Hongkou comes roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Beijing.
What is the Qibla direction in Hongkou?
The Qibla in Hongkou is 284.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,034 km away.