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Prayer times in Kōzan
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kōzan, Hiroshima, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Kōzan
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kōzan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kōzan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kōzan on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, compared with only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 9:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kōzan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 4:55 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:26 PM |
Kōzan is located 616 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kōzan comes about 27 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kōzan.
Qibla in Kōzan and distance to Makkah
In Kōzan you face towards the west, at an angle of 289.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,957 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kōzan 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.
Fasting hours in Kōzan during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kōzan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, roughly 12 h 08 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 58 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Kōzan is located
Kōzan is located at 34.5833° N, 133.0500° E, in Hiroshima, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Fuchūchō, 17 km away. Close by you will find Fuchūchō (17 km), Mihara (21 km), and Shin’ichi (21 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kōzan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hiroshima, Japan
- Population
- 15,125
- Coordinates
- 34.58333, 133.05000
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,957 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kōzan
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kōzan takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:12 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kōzan (UTC+9), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kōzan
Do prayer times in Kōzan differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kōzan is 616 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kōzan comes roughly 27 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Kōzan during Ramadan?
About 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kōzan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:01 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kōzan?
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 Fajr in Kōzan?
Fajr in Kōzan changes with the seasons: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.