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Prayer times in Eastern District

Prayer times in Eastern District (Hong Kong): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Eastern District has 7 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Adhan times in Eastern District today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Tai Koo, the main city of Eastern District. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Hong Kong we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+8) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Prayer calendar for Eastern District

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Eastern District by season

Prayer times in Eastern District change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 4:14 AM and Maghrib at 7:10 PM, for a day of 13 h 30 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 5:44 PM, and the day is just 10 h 46 min. That is a difference of 2 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Eastern District (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:13 AM6:28 AM12:31 PM3:56 PM6:34 PM7:44 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice4:14 AM5:40 AM12:25 PM3:44 PM7:10 PM8:31 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:58 AM6:12 AM12:16 PM3:41 PM6:19 PM7:29 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:38 AM6:58 AM12:21 PM3:24 PM5:44 PM6:59 PM

Eastern District is very close to Hong Kong (4 km), so its prayer times are practically the same: Dhuhr in Eastern District practically coincides with Hong Kong. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.

Qibla in Eastern District and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Eastern District is at 285.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,591 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 285.2°.

Fasting hours in Eastern District during Ramadan

Ramadan in Eastern District: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:16 PM, roughly 12 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 33 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Eastern District on the map

Eastern District is one of the regions of Hong Kong. Its main city, Tai Koo, is at 22.2841° N, 114.2163° E. The region has 7 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Eastern District
Type
Region
Part of
Hong Kong
Coordinates
22.28410, 114.21631
Time zone
UTC+8
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
285.2° (west)
Distance to Makkah
7,591 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Eastern District

Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Eastern District is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap 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.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Eastern District and organise your day around them.

Cities and towns in Eastern District

Prayer times near Eastern District

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Eastern District

When is Fajr in Eastern District?

Fajr in Eastern District depends on the season: 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.

Do prayer times in Eastern District differ from Hong Kong?

Hardly: Eastern District is only 4 km from Hong Kong, so the difference stays within a minute or two.

When is Maghrib in Eastern District?

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.

How long is the fast in Eastern District during Ramadan?

About 12 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

What is the Qibla direction in Eastern District?

The Qibla in Eastern District is 285.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,591 km away.

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