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Prayer times in Hongch’ŏn
Looking for the adhan times in Hongch’ŏn? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Hongch’ŏn, Gangwon-do. Every figure is computed for 37.6918° N, 127.8857° E, which means the times match Hongch’ŏn itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Hongch’ŏn today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Hongch’ŏn prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hongch’ŏn change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Hongch’ŏn on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 46 min, against only 9 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 9:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hongch’ŏn and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:33 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 5:07 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:53 PM | 9:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:42 PM |
Compared with Seoul, Dhuhr in Hongch’ŏn comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Seoul, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes earlier than in the capital. Hongch’ŏn is 81 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Hongch’ŏn and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Hongch’ŏn is at 286.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,409 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 286.2°.
Fasting hours in Hongch’ŏn during Ramadan
Ramadan in Hongch’ŏn: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:48 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:59 PM, about 12 h 02 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 65 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Hongch’ŏn on the map
The coordinates of Hongch’ŏn are 37.6918° N and 127.8857° E. The closest places on our site are Chuncheon (25 km), Gapyeong County (36 km), and Wŏnju (38 km). Chuncheon, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Gangwon-do.
- Name
- Hongch’ŏn
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gangwon-do, South Korea
- Population
- 75,251
- Coordinates
- 37.69180, 127.88570
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 286.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,409 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hongch’ŏn
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hongch’ŏn is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Hongch’ŏn
- Chuncheon25 km · north-west
- Gapyeong County36 km · north-west
- Wŏnju38 km · south
- Yangpyeong41 km · south-west
- Yanggu47 km · north
- Hwacheon49 km · north
- Yeoju49 km · south-west
- Hwado51 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hongch’ŏn
When is Fajr in Hongch’ŏn?
Fajr in Hongch’ŏn changes with the seasons: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Hongch’ŏn?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 7:53 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Hongch’ŏn differ from Seoul?
Yes. Hongch’ŏn is 81 km from Seoul, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Hongch’ŏn comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Seoul.
What is the Qibla direction in Hongch’ŏn?
The Qibla in Hongch’ŏn is 286.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,409 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Hongch’ŏn?
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.