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Prayer times in Tachiarai
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tachiarai, Fukuoka, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 Tachiarai today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tachiarai
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tachiarai change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Tachiarai move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:25 AM on 21 June and 5:48 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 23 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:14 PM and 7:30 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 22 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 56 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 | 4:59 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:25 AM | 5:08 AM | 12:19 PM | 4:03 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:55 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:37 PM |
Tachiarai lies 869 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Tachiarai comes about 36 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Tachiarai.
Qibla direction in Tachiarai
The Qibla in Tachiarai is at 288.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,787 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 288.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tachiarai
For those fasting in Tachiarai, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 12 h 11 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 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 Tachiarai is located
The coordinates of Tachiarai are 33.4000° N and 130.6167° E. The nearest cities on our site are Yamaguma (2 km), Amagi (4 km), and Ogōri (6 km). Ogōri, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Fukuoka.
- Name
- Tachiarai
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fukuoka, Japan
- Population
- 15,567
- Coordinates
- 33.40000, 130.61667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,787 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Tachiarai
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tachiarai is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:03 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Tachiarai
Prayer times in Tachiarai: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Tachiarai?
Fajr in Tachiarai depends on the season: about 3:25 AM on 21 June and about 5:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tachiarai?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Tachiarai differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Tachiarai is 869 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Tachiarai is called roughly 36 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Tachiarai?
The Qibla in Tachiarai is 288.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,787 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Tachiarai?
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.