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Prayer times in Tung Chung
Muslims living in Tung Chung can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tung Chung is a city in Hong Kong, in Islands, with about 114,100 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun 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 Tung Chung today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tung Chung
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tung Chung change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tung Chung on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:15 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 30 min, against only 10 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:01 PM and 8:32 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tung Chung and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:15 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 | 3:45 PM | 7:11 PM | 8:32 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:25 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:01 PM |
Tung Chung is located 24 km west of Hong Kong, so Dhuhr in Tung Chung is called roughly 1 minute later than in Hong Kong. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Tung Chung.
Qibla direction in Tung Chung
From Tung Chung you face towards the west, at an angle of 285.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 7,564 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tung Chung 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.
Fasting hours in Tung Chung during Ramadan
For those fasting in Tung Chung, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 12 h 33 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:31 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.
About Tung Chung
Tung Chung lies at 22.2878° N, 113.9424° E, in Islands, in Hong Kong. The nearest administrative centre is Tuenmen, 12 km away. Close by you will find San Tung Chung Hang (1 km), Discovery Bay (8 km), and Tuenmen (12 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tung Chung
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Islands, Hong Kong
- Population
- 114,100
- Coordinates
- 22.28783, 113.94243
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,564 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tung Chung
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Tung Chung comes roughly 81 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:05 PM instead of 3:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:32 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Tung Chung (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Tung Chung
- San Tung Chung Hang1 km · south
- Discovery Bay8 km · east
- Tuenmen12 km · north
- Cheung Chau12 km · south-east
- Sham Tseng14 km · north-east
- Tsing Yi18 km · north-east
- Shap Pat Heung18 km · north-east
- Yuen Long San Hui19 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tung Chung
Which calculation method is used for Tung Chung?
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.
What time is Fajr in Tung Chung?
Fajr in Tung Chung depends on the season: about 4:15 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tung Chung?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 7:11 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Tung Chung differ from Hong Kong?
Yes. Tung Chung is 24 km from Hong Kong, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Tung Chung is called about 1 minute later than in Hong Kong.
How long is the fast in Tung Chung 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.