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Prayer times in Ōwa
This page shows today’s salah times in Ōwa, Gunma, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Adhan times in Ōwa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ōwa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ōwa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ōwa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, compared with only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ōwa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:25 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:34 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:58 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Ōwa comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 2 minutes later than in the capital. Ōwa is 59 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Ōwa
Qibla direction for Ōwa: 292.9° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,436 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Ōwa is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Ōwa
For those fasting in Ōwa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:15 PM and imsak at 5:00 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:43 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.
About Ōwa
The coordinates of Ōwa are 36.1994° N and 139.4947° E. The nearest cities on our site are Hanyū (5 km), Tatebayashi (7 km), and Gyōda (7 km). Hanyū, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Gunma.
- Name
- Ōwa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Gunma, Japan
- Population
- 25,522
- Coordinates
- 36.19944, 139.49465
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,436 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ōwa
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Ōwa comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:50 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Ōwa, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Ōwa
- Hanyū5 km · south-east
- Tatebayashi7 km · north-east
- Gyōda7 km · south-west
- Kamikoizumi9 km · north-west
- Menuma10 km · west
- Fukiage-fujimi12 km · south
- Kumagaya12 km · south-west
- Kazo13 km · south-east
Prayer times in Ōwa: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Ōwa?
Fajr in Ōwa changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Ōwa?
The Qibla in Ōwa is 292.9° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,436 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ōwa?
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.
Do prayer times in Ōwa differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Ōwa is 59 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Ōwa is called roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Ōwa 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.