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Prayer times in Dazaifu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Namaz times in Dazaifu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Dazaifu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dazaifu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Dazaifu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:25 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, compared with only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 9:08 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dazaifu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:26 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:25 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:20 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:18 AM | 12:16 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:38 PM |
Dazaifu is located 873 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Dazaifu is called about 37 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Dazaifu.
Qibla in Dazaifu and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Dazaifu is at 288.5° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,775 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 288.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Dazaifu
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Dazaifu is at about 5:35 AM and iftar at 5:55 PM, for a fast of 12 h 10 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:05 AM and iftar to 6:21 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Dazaifu on the map
Dazaifu lies at 33.5128° N, 130.5239° E, in Fukuoka, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Chikushino-shi, 2 km away. Close by you will find Chikushino-shi (2 km), Ōnojō (5 km), and Kasuga (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Dazaifu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Population
- 73,164
- Coordinates
- 33.51278, 130.52389
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,775 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dazaifu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dazaifu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:26 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:04 PM for the majority, 5:20 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Dazaifu, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Dazaifu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dazaifu
Do prayer times in Dazaifu differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Dazaifu is 873 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Dazaifu is called roughly 37 minutes later than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Dazaifu?
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.
What time is Fajr in Dazaifu?
Fajr in Dazaifu depends on the season: about 3:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Dazaifu?
The Qibla in Dazaifu is 288.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,775 km away.
How long is the fast in Dazaifu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.