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Prayer times in Kanekomachi
Residents of and visitors to Kanekomachi can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kanekomachi is a city in Japan, in Gunma, with about 37,107 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Kanekomachi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kanekomachi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kanekomachi by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kanekomachi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, compared with only 9 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:37 AM and 11:52 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kanekomachi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:26 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:36 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:06 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:19 AM | 6:51 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:14 PM | 4:32 PM | 5:59 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Kanekomachi is called roughly 3 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 5 minutes later than in the capital. Kanekomachi is 102 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kanekomachi
The Qibla in Kanekomachi is at 292.6° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,386 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.6°.
Fasting hours in Kanekomachi during Ramadan
Fasting in Kanekomachi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:17 PM and imsak at 5:03 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:45 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.
Where Kanekomachi is located
Kanekomachi lies at 36.4110° N, 138.9962° E, in Gunma, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Maebashi, 8 km away. Close by you will find Ogura (5 km), Maebashi (8 km), and Shibukawa (8 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
- Kanekomachi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gunma, Japan
- Population
- 37,107
- Coordinates
- 36.41097, 138.99621
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,386 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kanekomachi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kanekomachi comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:36 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:52 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kanekomachi and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kanekomachi
When is Maghrib in Kanekomachi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:32 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kanekomachi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Kanekomachi?
Fajr in Kanekomachi changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:19 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kanekomachi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kanekomachi is 102 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kanekomachi comes about 3 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Kanekomachi?
The Qibla in Kanekomachi is 292.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,386 km away.