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Prayer times in Nishifukuma
Residents of and visitors to Nishifukuma can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Nishifukuma is a city in Japan, in Fukuoka, with about 43,154 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.
Today’s prayer times in Nishifukuma
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nishifukuma prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nishifukuma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nishifukuma on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:24 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 24 min, against only 9 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:37 PM and 9:09 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:11 PM and 12:26 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nishifukuma 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 | 3:53 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:24 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:20 PM | 4:04 PM | 7:32 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:19 AM | 12:16 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:13 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Nishifukuma is called roughly 37 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 32 minutes later than in the capital. Nishifukuma is 869 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Nishifukuma
From Nishifukuma you face towards the west, at an angle of 288.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,762 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nishifukuma and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nishifukuma
For those fasting in Nishifukuma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 5:35 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:21 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 Nishifukuma is located
Nishifukuma lies at 33.7663° N, 130.4746° E, in Fukuoka, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Fukutsu, 2 km away. Close by you will find Fukutsu (2 km), Koga (4 km), and Shingū (7 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nishifukuma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Population
- 43,154
- Coordinates
- 33.76627, 130.47461
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,762 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nishifukuma
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nishifukuma comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:20 PM instead of 4:04 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:26 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Nishifukuma and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nishifukuma
Which calculation method is used for Nishifukuma?
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 is the Qibla direction in Nishifukuma?
The Qibla in Nishifukuma is 288.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,762 km away.
When is Maghrib in Nishifukuma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:13 PM on 21 December and 7:32 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Nishifukuma?
Fajr in Nishifukuma changes with the seasons: about 3:24 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Nishifukuma differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nishifukuma is 869 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nishifukuma comes about 37 minutes later than in Tokyo.