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Prayer times in Kutchan
Muslims living in Kutchan can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Kutchan is a city in Japan, in Hokkaido, with about 15,816 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 Kutchan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kutchan
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kutchan by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kutchan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 1:40 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 21 min, against only 9 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:42 PM and 9:26 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:30 AM and 11:45 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kutchan and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:07 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:40 AM | 3:58 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:44 PM | 7:19 PM | 9:26 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:49 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:30 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:34 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 7:04 AM | 11:35 AM | 1:48 PM | 4:05 PM | 5:42 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Kutchan comes roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 19 minutes later than in the capital. Kutchan is 807 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kutchan and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Kutchan: 293.0° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,244 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Kutchan remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Kutchan
Ramadan in Kutchan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:58 PM, about 11 h 50 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 79 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Kutchan on the map
The coordinates of Kutchan are 42.9011° N and 140.7406° E. The nearest cities on our site are Yoichi (34 km), Otaru (38 km), and Date (49 km). Otaru, the nearest administrative centre, is 38 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Hokkaido.
- Name
- Kutchan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hokkaido, Japan
- Population
- 15,816
- Coordinates
- 42.90111, 140.74056
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,244 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kutchan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kutchan comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:44 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:45 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Kutchan in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Kutchan
- Yoichi34 km · north
- Otaru38 km · north-east
- Date49 km · south
- Sapporo53 km · east
- Noboribetsu61 km · south-east
- Ishikari62 km · north-east
- Shiraoi63 km · south-east
- Kitahiroshima68 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kutchan
Which calculation method is used for Kutchan?
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 Kutchan?
The Qibla in Kutchan is 293.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,244 km away.
How long is the fast in Kutchan during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 50 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Kutchan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:05 PM on 21 December and 7:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kutchan differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kutchan is 807 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kutchan is called roughly 4 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.