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Prayer times in Katori-shi
Looking for the adhan times in Katori-shi? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Katori-shi, Chiba. Every figure is computed for 35.8977° N, 140.4994° E, so the times reflect Katori-shi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Katori-shi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Katori-shi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Katori-shi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Katori-shi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:32 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, against only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:54 PM and 8:40 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:31 AM and 11:46 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Katori-shi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:22 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:29 PM | 6:58 PM | 8:40 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:00 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:34 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:44 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:10 PM | 4:27 PM | 5:54 PM |
Katori-shi lies 76 km east of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Katori-shi is called about 3 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 Katori-shi.
Finding the Qibla from Katori-shi
The Qibla in Katori-shi is at 293.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,533 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 shows 293.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Katori-shi
Ramadan in Katori-shi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:56 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:12 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Katori-shi is located
The coordinates of Katori-shi are 35.8977° N and 140.4994° E. The closest places on our site are Sawara (2 km), Itako (6 km), and Omigawa (12 km). Itako, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Chiba.
- Name
- Katori-shi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Chiba, Japan
- Population
- 74,469
- Coordinates
- 35.89767, 140.49943
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,533 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Katori-shi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Katori-shi comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:44 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:46 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Katori-shi (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Katori-shi
Prayer times in Katori-shi: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Katori-shi?
The Qibla in Katori-shi is 293.5° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,533 km away.
When is Fajr in Katori-shi?
Fajr in Katori-shi changes with the seasons: about 2:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Katori-shi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:27 PM on 21 December and 6:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Katori-shi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Katori-shi is 76 km from Tokyo, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Katori-shi comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Katori-shi?
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.