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Prayer times in Tokoname
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tokoname, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Tokoname
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tokoname
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tokoname change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tokoname on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:52 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 30 min, against only 9 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:10 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tokoname and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:52 AM | 4:39 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:42 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:25 AM | 6:56 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:27 PM | 4:45 PM | 6:10 PM |
Tokoname lies 273 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Tokoname is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Tokoname.
Qibla direction in Tokoname
From Tokoname you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,270 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Tokoname 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.
Fasting hours in Tokoname during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tokoname is at about 5:10 AM and iftar at 5:28 PM, for a fast of 12 h 08 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:39 AM and iftar to 5:55 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Tokoname
Tokoname is located at 34.8833° N, 136.8500° E, in Aichi Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Handa, 8 km away. Close by you will find Taketoyo (7 km), Handa (8 km), and Kaminoma (8 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tokoname
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Aichi Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 58,710
- Coordinates
- 34.88333, 136.85000
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,270 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tokoname
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tokoname comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:42 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:00 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: 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.
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Prayer times in Tokoname: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Tokoname during Ramadan?
About 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Tokoname?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:45 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Tokoname?
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 Tokoname?
The Qibla in Tokoname is 291.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,270 km away.
Do prayer times in Tokoname differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Tokoname is 273 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Tokoname comes about 11 minutes later than in Tokyo.