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Prayer times in Hatsukaichi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a 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 Hatsukaichi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Hatsukaichi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Hatsukaichi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Hatsukaichi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 27 min, against only 9 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:29 PM and 9:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Hatsukaichi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 4:59 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:26 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:29 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Hatsukaichi comes roughly 29 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 26 minutes later than in the capital. Hatsukaichi is 686 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 Hatsukaichi
In Hatsukaichi you face towards the west, at an angle of 289.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,903 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Hatsukaichi 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 Hatsukaichi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Hatsukaichi is at about 5:28 AM and iftar at 5:47 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:57 AM and iftar to 6:13 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Hatsukaichi is located
Hatsukaichi lies at 34.3500° N, 132.3333° E, in Hiroshima, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Hiroshima, 12 km away. Close by you will find Ōno-hara (10 km), Hiroshima (12 km), and Gion (15 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
- Hatsukaichi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Population
- 114,173
- Coordinates
- 34.35000, 132.33333
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,903 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Hatsukaichi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Hatsukaichi comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:14 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Hatsukaichi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Hatsukaichi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Hatsukaichi
When is Maghrib in Hatsukaichi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:04 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Hatsukaichi?
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 is the Qibla direction in Hatsukaichi?
The Qibla in Hatsukaichi is 289.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,903 km away.
Do prayer times in Hatsukaichi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Hatsukaichi is 686 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Hatsukaichi comes roughly 29 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What time is Fajr in Hatsukaichi?
Fajr in Hatsukaichi changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.