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Prayer times in Towada
This page shows today’s prayer times in Towada, Aomori, calculated 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.
Prayer times in Towada today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Towada
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Towada change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Towada move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 1:58 AM on 21 June and 5:16 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 18 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:11 PM and 7:09 PM. Daylight reaches 15 h 05 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 16 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:08 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:58 AM | 4:04 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:37 PM | 7:09 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:51 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:53 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:55 AM | 11:33 AM | 1:53 PM | 4:11 PM | 5:44 PM |
Towada lies 564 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Towada is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Towada.
Finding the Qibla from Towada
From Towada you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,380 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Towada 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.
Ramadan timetable for Towada
For those fasting in Towada, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:01 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 11 h 55 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:35 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Where Towada is located
The coordinates of Towada are 40.6205° N and 141.2107° E. The closest places on our site are Hakurōmachi (13 km), Toyota (15 km), and Misawa (17 km). Misawa, the nearest administrative centre, is 17 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Aomori.
- Name
- Towada
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Aomori, Japan
- Population
- 60,697
- Coordinates
- 40.62049, 141.21067
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,380 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Towada
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Towada takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:43 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:37 PM for the majority, 4:51 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 offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Towada and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Towada
- Hakurōmachi13 km · south-east
- Toyota15 km · north
- Misawa17 km · north-east
- Hitokawame20 km · east
- Nanaku25 km · south
- Hachinohe28 km · south-east
- Ninohe38 km · south
- Aomori46 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Towada
What is the Qibla direction in Towada?
The Qibla in Towada is 293.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,380 km away.
When is Fajr in Towada?
Fajr in Towada changes with the seasons: about 1:58 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Towada?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:11 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 Towada?
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.
Do prayer times in Towada differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Towada is 564 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Towada comes about 6 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.