City · Sha Tin District
Prayer times in Ma On Shan
Residents of and visitors to Ma On Shan can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Ma On Shan is a city in Hong Kong, in Sha Tin District, with about 215,200 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Ma On Shan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Ma On Shan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ma On Shan by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ma On Shan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 4:13 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 30 min, against only 10 h 46 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 8:31 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:16 PM and 12:31 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ma On Shan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:13 AM | 6:28 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 6:34 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:13 AM | 5:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:43 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:57 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 | 3:23 PM | 5:44 PM | 6:59 PM |
Ma On Shan lies 16 km north-east of Hong Kong, so Dhuhr in Ma On Shan comes at almost exactly the same time as Hong Kong. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ma On Shan.
Qibla direction in Ma On Shan
Qibla direction for Ma On Shan: 285.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 7,590 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ma On Shan is the easiest reference.
Ramadan timetable for Ma On Shan
Ramadan in Ma On Shan: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should 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, about 12 h 33 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 34 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Ma On Shan on the map
The coordinates of Ma On Shan are 22.4061° N and 114.2408° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sai Kung (4 km), Shatin (6 km), and Shuen Wan (8 km). Sai Kung, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Sha Tin District.
- Name
- Ma On Shan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Sha Tin District, Hong Kong
- Population
- 215,200
- Coordinates
- 22.40613, 114.24079
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 7,590 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ma On Shan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ma On Shan is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:31 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 81 minutes around 21 June: 3:43 PM for the majority, 5:04 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 Ma On Shan (UTC+8), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Ma On Shan
- Sai Kung4 km · south-east
- Shatin6 km · south-west
- Shuen Wan8 km · north-west
- Tai Mei Tuk8 km · north
- Wong Tai Sin9 km · south-west
- Tseung Kwan O9 km · south
- Tai Po9 km · north-west
- Kowloon City10 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ma On Shan
What is the Qibla direction in Ma On Shan?
The Qibla in Ma On Shan is 285.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 7,590 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ma On Shan?
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 Maghrib in Ma On Shan?
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.
When is Fajr in Ma On Shan?
Fajr in Ma On Shan depends on the season: about 4:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Ma On Shan 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.