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Prayer times in Shikokuchūō
Looking for the prayer times in Shikokuchūō? 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 Shikokuchūō, Ehime. Every figure is computed for 33.9754° N, 133.5490° E, which means the times match Shikokuchūō itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Shikokuchūō
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shikokuchūō
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shikokuchūō by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shikokuchūō on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:10 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 8:58 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shikokuchūō and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:10 AM | 4:55 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:37 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:42 PM | 5:00 PM | 6:25 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Shikokuchūō is called roughly 25 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 20 minutes later than in the capital. Shikokuchūō is 592 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shikokuchūō
The Qibla in Shikokuchūō is at 289.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,023 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 289.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Shikokuchūō
Ramadan in Shikokuchūō: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:23 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, about 12 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 56 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Shikokuchūō on the map
Shikokuchūō is located at 33.9754° N, 133.5490° E, in Ehime, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Niihama, 23 km away. Nearby places include Kawanoechō (5 km), Kan’onjichō (19 km), and Niihama (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shikokuchūō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ehime, Japan
- Population
- 82,754
- Coordinates
- 33.97540, 133.54895
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,023 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shikokuchūō
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shikokuchūō comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:09 PM instead of 3:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Shikokuchūō, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Shikokuchūō
- Kawanoechō5 km · north-east
- Kan’onjichō19 km · north-east
- Niihama23 km · west
- Ikedachō24 km · east
- Mitoyo29 km · north-east
- Saijō34 km · west
- Shioiri34 km · north-east
- Zentsujichó35 km · north-east
Prayer times in Shikokuchūō: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Shikokuchūō during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Shikokuchūō?
The Qibla in Shikokuchūō is 289.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,023 km away.
When is Fajr in Shikokuchūō?
Fajr in Shikokuchūō changes with the seasons: about 3:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Shikokuchūō?
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.
When is Maghrib in Shikokuchūō?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:00 PM on 21 December and 7:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.