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Prayer times in Aki-takata
Residents of and visitors to Aki-takata can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Aki-takata is a city in Japan, in Hiroshima, with about 32,323 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.
Today’s prayer times in Aki-takata
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Aki-takata prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Aki-takata
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Aki-takata on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:10 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, against only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:27 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Aki-takata and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:10 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:44 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:27 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Aki-takata is called about 28 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 25 minutes later than in the capital. Aki-takata is 647 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Aki-takata
From Aki-takata you face towards the west, at an angle of 289.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,921 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Aki-takata and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Aki-takata
Fasting in Aki-takata, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:45 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 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 Aki-takata is located
The coordinates of Aki-takata are 34.6742° N and 132.6819° E. The closest places on our site are Yae (14 km), Miyoshi (21 km), and Higashihiroshima (30 km). Miyoshi, the nearest administrative centre, is 21 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Hiroshima.
- Name
- Aki-takata
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Population
- 32,323
- Coordinates
- 34.67416, 132.68188
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,921 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Aki-takata
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Aki-takata takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:17 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:58 PM for the majority, 5:13 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: add this page to your home screen 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.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Aki-takata
Do prayer times in Aki-takata differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Aki-takata is 647 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Aki-takata comes roughly 28 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Aki-takata?
The Qibla in Aki-takata is 289.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,921 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Aki-takata?
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.
When is Maghrib in Aki-takata?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 7:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Aki-takata?
Fajr in Aki-takata depends on the season: about 3:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.