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Prayer times in Katagami
Muslims living in Katagami can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Katagami is a city in Japan, in Akita, with about 31,720 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Katagami today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Katagami
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Katagami change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Katagami on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:09 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h, compared with only 9 h 21 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 9:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:33 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Katagami and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:14 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:09 AM | 4:12 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:40 PM | 7:12 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:57 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:37 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:57 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:18 PM | 5:50 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Katagami is called about 1 minute earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 12 minutes later than in the capital. Katagami is 467 km from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Katagami
The Qibla in Katagami is at 292.8° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,318 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Katagami
For those fasting in Katagami, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:07 PM and imsak at 5:00 AM on the first day, 11 h 57 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:40 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Katagami
The coordinates of Katagami are 39.8787° N and 139.9977° E. The closest places on our site are Tennō (4 km), Oga (13 km), and Akita (21 km). Oga, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Akita.
- Name
- Katagami
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Akita, Japan
- Population
- 31,720
- Coordinates
- 39.87869, 139.99767
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,318 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Katagami
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Katagami takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:48 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:40 PM for the majority, 4:54 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Katagami and organise your day around them.
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Prayer times in Katagami: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Katagami differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Katagami is 467 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Katagami comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Katagami?
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 Katagami?
The Qibla in Katagami is 292.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,318 km away.
When is Maghrib in Katagami?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:18 PM on 21 December and 7:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Katagami?
Fajr in Katagami changes with the seasons: about 2:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.