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Prayer times in Hekinan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Prayer times in Hekinan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hekinan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hekinan change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hekinan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:52 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 30 min, compared with only 9 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hekinan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:39 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:41 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:55 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:26 PM | 4:44 PM | 6:10 PM |
Hekinan lies 262 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Hekinan comes roughly 11 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Hekinan.
Finding the Qibla from Hekinan
From Hekinan you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,281 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hekinan and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Hekinan during Ramadan
For those fasting in Hekinan, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:27 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:54 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.
Hekinan on the map
Hekinan lies at 34.8833° N, 136.9833° E, in Aichi Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Takahama, 4 km away. Close by you will find Takahama (4 km), Handa (5 km), and Nishio (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Hekinan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 72,458
- Coordinates
- 34.88333, 136.98333
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,281 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Hekinan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Hekinan is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:41 PM for the majority, 4:57 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Hekinan and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hekinan
Which calculation method is used for Hekinan?
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 Hekinan?
The Qibla in Hekinan is 291.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,281 km away.
What time is Fajr in Hekinan?
Fajr in Hekinan changes with the seasons: about 2:52 AM on 21 June and about 5:25 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Hekinan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:44 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Hekinan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.