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Prayer times in Central
Looking for the adhan times in Central? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Central, Central and Western. Every figure is computed for 22.2830° N, 114.1585° E, so the times reflect Central itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Central today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Central
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Central change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Central on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:14 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 30 min, compared with only 10 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 8:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Central and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:14 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:44 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:41 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:00 PM |
Central lies right next to Hong Kong (2 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Central practically coincides with Hong Kong. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Central
The Qibla in Central is at 285.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,585 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 285.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Central
For those fasting in Central, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:16 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 12 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:30 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Hong Kong.
Central on the map
The coordinates of Central are 22.2830° N and 114.1585° E. The closest places on our site are Wan Chai (1 km), Hong Kong (2 km), and Aberdeen (4 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Central and Western.
- Name
- Central
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Central and Western, Hong Kong
- Population
- 11,077
- Coordinates
- 22.28299, 114.15846
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,585 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Central
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Central takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Central (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Central
- Wan Chai1 km · east
- Hong Kong2 km · east
- Aberdeen4 km · south
- Mong Kok4 km · north
- Wong Chuk Hang5 km · south
- Sham Shui Po5 km · north
- Tai Koo6 km · east
- Taikoo Shing6 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Central
Do prayer times in Central differ from Hong Kong?
Hardly: Central is only 2 km from Hong Kong, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
When is Maghrib in Central?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:44 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Central?
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 Fajr in Central?
Fajr in Central changes with the seasons: about 4:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Central?
The Qibla in Central is 285.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,585 km away.