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Prayer times in Hihifo
Looking for the adhan times in Hihifo? 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 Hihifo, Niuas. Every figure is computed for 15.9544° S, 173.7962° W, so the times reflect Hihifo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Hihifo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Hihifo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hihifo change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hihifo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 December at 4:40 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 05 min, compared with only 11 h 11 min on 21 June. Isha ranges between 7:25 PM and 8:22 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:27 PM and 12:43 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hihifo and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:28 AM | 6:39 AM | 12:43 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:46 PM | 7:53 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:02 AM | 12:37 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:12 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:31 PM | 7:39 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:40 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:22 PM |
Compared with Nuku'alofa, Dhuhr in Hihifo is called about 6 minutes earlier than in Nuku'alofa, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Hihifo is 595 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Hihifo and distance to Makkah
From Hihifo you pray towards the west, at an angle of 285.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 16,429 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hihifo and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Hihifo
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Hihifo is at about 5:03 AM and iftar at 7:10 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:15 AM and iftar to 6:54 PM, for a fast of 13 h 29 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Hihifo is located
The coordinates of Hihifo are 15.9544° S and 173.7962° W. The nearest cities on our site are Neiafu (301 km), Pangai (433 km), and Nuku'alofa (595 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Niuas.
- Name
- Hihifo
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Niuas, Tonga
- Population
- 301
- Coordinates
- -15.95440, -173.79616
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 285.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 16,429 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hihifo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Hihifo comes about 47 minutes later around the june solstice (4:36 PM instead of 3:49 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:43 PM around the march equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Hihifo and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Hihifo
- Neiafu301 km · south
- Pangai433 km · south
- Nuku'alofa595 km · south
- 'Ohonua611 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hihifo
Do prayer times in Hihifo differ from Nuku'alofa?
Yes. Hihifo is 595 km from Nuku'alofa, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Hihifo comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Nuku'alofa.
How long is the fast in Hihifo during Ramadan?
Roughly 13 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 29 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Hihifo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 6:12 PM on 21 June and 7:06 PM on 21 December. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Hihifo?
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 is the Qibla direction in Hihifo?
The Qibla in Hihifo is 285.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,429 km away.