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Prayer times in Katsuyama
Residents of and visitors to Katsuyama can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Katsuyama is a city in Japan, in Fukui, with about 27,088 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Katsuyama today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Katsuyama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Katsuyama by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Katsuyama move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:47 AM on 21 June and 5:28 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:43 PM and 7:14 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 43 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 | 4:33 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:47 AM | 4:37 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:46 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:52 AM | 2:25 PM | 4:43 PM | 6:10 PM |
Katsuyama is located 290 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Katsuyama comes roughly 13 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Katsuyama.
Qibla in Katsuyama and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Katsuyama is at 291.2° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,193 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.2°.
Fasting hours in Katsuyama during Ramadan
For those fasting in Katsuyama, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:27 PM and imsak at 5:12 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:56 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Where Katsuyama is located
Katsuyama lies at 36.0617° N, 136.5010° E, in Fukui, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Ono, 9 km away. Close by you will find Ono (9 km), Iijima (13 km), and Maruoka (23 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Katsuyama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fukui, Japan
- Population
- 27,088
- Coordinates
- 36.06173, 136.50101
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,193 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Katsuyama
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Katsuyama is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:46 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Katsuyama, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Katsuyama
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Katsuyama
Which calculation method is used for Katsuyama?
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 Katsuyama?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:43 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Katsuyama?
The Qibla in Katsuyama is 291.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,193 km away.
Do prayer times in Katsuyama differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Katsuyama is 290 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Katsuyama comes about 13 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What time is Fajr in Katsuyama?
Fajr in Katsuyama depends on the season: about 2:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.