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Prayer times in Ama
This page shows today’s salah times in Ama, Aichi Prefecture, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Adhan times in Ama today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ama by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ama on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:51 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 32 min, compared with only 9 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 8:51 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ama and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:51 AM | 4:39 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:42 PM | 7:10 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:57 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:26 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:10 PM |
Ama lies 268 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Ama comes about 12 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ama.
Finding the Qibla from Ama
The Qibla in Ama is at 291.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,254 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 291.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Ama
For those fasting in Ama, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:28 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:55 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 Japan.
About Ama
Ama lies at 35.1831° N, 136.7997° E, in Aichi Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kiyosu, 5 km away. Nearby places include Ōharu (2 km), Kiyosu (5 km), and Kanie (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 86,126
- Coordinates
- 35.18307, 136.79970
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,254 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ama
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ama is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:42 PM for the majority, 4:58 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen 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 the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ama
When is Maghrib in Ama?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:44 PM on 21 December and 7:10 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Ama?
The Qibla in Ama is 291.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,254 km away.
How long is the fast in Ama during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ama differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Ama is 268 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ama is called about 12 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Ama?
Fajr in Ama depends on the season: about 2:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.