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Prayer times in Chiba

Prayer times in Chiba (Japan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Chiba has 44 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Chiba

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

The times in this card are calculated for Chiba, the main city of Chiba. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Japan we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+9) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Chiba

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Chiba

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chiba on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, compared with only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 8:40 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chiba and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Chiba (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:19 AM5:44 AM11:47 AM3:14 PM5:51 PM7:11 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:35 AM4:24 AM11:41 AM3:30 PM6:58 PM8:40 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:02 AM5:28 AM11:32 AM2:59 PM5:36 PM6:56 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:13 AM6:45 AM11:37 AM2:12 PM4:30 PM5:56 PM

Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Chiba comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Chiba is 40 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla in Chiba and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Chiba is at 293.3° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,514 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 293.3°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Chiba

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Chiba is at about 4:58 AM and iftar at 5:14 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:25 AM and iftar to 5:41 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

About Chiba

Chiba is one of the regions of Japan. Its main city, Chiba, lies at 35.6000° N, 140.1167° E. The region has 44 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Chiba
Type
Region
Part of
Japan
Coordinates
35.60000, 140.11667
Time zone
UTC+9
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
293.3° (north-west)
Distance to Makkah
9,514 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Chiba

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Chiba comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:45 PM instead of 3:30 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:47 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chiba (UTC+9), wherever you are.

Prayer times in the cities of Chiba

Prayer times near Chiba

Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Chiba

How long is the fast in Chiba during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

When is Fajr in Chiba?

Fajr in Chiba changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

When is Maghrib in Chiba?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:30 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

Which calculation method is used for Chiba?

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 Chiba differ from Tokyo?

Yes. Chiba is 40 km from Tokyo, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Chiba is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.

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