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Prayer times in Tongatapu
Salah times in Tongatapu (Tonga): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Tongatapu has 1 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Tongatapu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Tongatapu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Tongatapu by season
Prayer times in Tongatapu change noticeably between the seasons. Around the december solstice (21 December) Fajr is at around 4:31 AM and Maghrib at 7:22 PM, giving a day of 13 h 25 min. Around the june solstice (21 June) Fajr moves to 5:58 AM and Maghrib to 6:08 PM, and the day is just 10 h 51 min. That is a difference of 2 h 35 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchMarch equinox | 5:31 AM | 6:45 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:13 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneJune solstice | 5:58 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:43 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 23 SeptemberSeptember equinox | 5:16 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:37 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 DecemberDecember solstice | 4:31 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:39 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:22 PM | 8:42 PM |
Tongatapu lies right next to Nuku'alofa (less than 1 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Tongatapu practically coincides with Nuku'alofa. People in the surrounding districts can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Tongatapu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Tongatapu is at 277.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,393 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 277.0°.
Fasting hours in Tongatapu during Ramadan
Fasting in Tongatapu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 7:22 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 14 h 13 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 7:01 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 35 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Tonga.
Where Tongatapu is located
Tongatapu is one of the regions of Tonga. Its main city, Nuku'alofa, lies at 21.1368° S, 175.2011° W. The region has 1 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Tongatapu
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Tonga
- Coordinates
- -21.13683, -175.20114
- Time zone
- UTC+13
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 277.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 16,393 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tongatapu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tongatapu comes about 45 minutes later around the june solstice (4:32 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:48 PM around the march equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Tongatapu and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Tongatapu
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Prayer times in Tongatapu: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Tongatapu?
Fajr in Tongatapu depends on the season: about 4:31 AM on 21 December and about 5:58 AM on 21 June. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Tongatapu?
The Qibla in Tongatapu is 277.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 16,393 km away.
Do prayer times in Tongatapu differ from Nuku'alofa?
Hardly: Tongatapu is only less than 1 km from Nuku'alofa, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
Which calculation method is used for Tongatapu?
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 Tongatapu during Ramadan?
Roughly 14 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 35 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.