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Prayer times in Cheung Chau
Looking for the adhan times in Cheung Chau? On this page 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 Cheung Chau, Islands. Every figure is computed for 22.2109° N, 114.0279° E, which means the times match Cheung Chau itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Cheung Chau
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Cheung Chau prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Cheung Chau change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Cheung Chau on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 30 min, against only 10 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 8:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Cheung Chau and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:14 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:57 PM | 6:35 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:15 AM | 5:41 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:44 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 6:58 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:24 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:00 PM |
Compared with Hong Kong, Dhuhr in Cheung Chau comes about 1 minute later than in Hong Kong, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. Cheung Chau is 17 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Cheung Chau
The Qibla in Cheung Chau is at 285.1° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,574 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 shows 285.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Cheung Chau
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Cheung Chau is around 5:34 AM and iftar at 6:17 PM, for a fast of 12 h 33 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:14 AM and iftar to 6:31 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Cheung Chau
Cheung Chau lies at 22.2109° N, 114.0279° E, in Islands, in Hong Kong. The nearest administrative centre is Central, 16 km away. Nearby places include Discovery Bay (10 km), San Tung Chung Hang (12 km), and Tung Chung (12 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Cheung Chau
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Islands, Hong Kong
- Population
- 19,769
- Coordinates
- 22.21085, 114.02787
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,574 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Cheung Chau
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Cheung Chau is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Cheung Chau (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Cheung Chau
- Discovery Bay10 km · north
- San Tung Chung Hang12 km · north-west
- Tung Chung12 km · north-west
- Aberdeen14 km · east
- Wong Chuk Hang15 km · east
- Central16 km · north-east
- Wan Chai17 km · north-east
- Hong Kong17 km · north-east
Prayer times in Cheung Chau: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Cheung Chau?
Fajr in Cheung Chau changes with the seasons: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Cheung Chau?
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.
How long is the fast in Cheung Chau during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 33 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Cheung Chau differ from Hong Kong?
Yes. Cheung Chau is 17 km from Hong Kong, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Cheung Chau comes about 1 minute later than in Hong Kong.
When is Maghrib in Cheung Chau?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.