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Prayer times in Furukawa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Furukawa, Gifu, calculated 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 the usual reference in Japan.
Adhan times in Furukawa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Furukawa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Furukawa change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Furukawa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:44 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, against only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:07 PM and 8:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:44 AM and 11:59 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Furukawa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:56 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:44 AM | 4:34 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:43 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:11 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:58 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:22 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:07 PM |
Furukawa is located 234 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Furukawa comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Furukawa.
Qibla in Furukawa and distance to Makkah
In Furukawa you pray towards the west, at an angle of 291.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,243 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Furukawa 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 Furukawa
Fasting in Furukawa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:24 PM and imsak at 5:10 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:53 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Furukawa
Furukawa is located at 36.2333° N, 137.1833° E, in Gifu, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Hida, 2 km away. Close by you will find Hida (2 km), Takayama (13 km), and Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka (37 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Furukawa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gifu, Japan
- Population
- 22,538
- Coordinates
- 36.23333, 137.18333
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,243 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Furukawa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Furukawa comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:58 PM instead of 3:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:59 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Furukawa and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Furukawa
How long is the fast in Furukawa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Furukawa differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Furukawa is 234 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Furukawa comes roughly 10 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Maghrib in Furukawa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:40 PM on 21 December and 7:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Furukawa?
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 Furukawa?
Fajr in Furukawa changes with the seasons: about 2:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:26 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.