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Prayer times in Obihiro
This page shows today’s prayer times in Obihiro, Hokkaido, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Obihiro
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Obihiro prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Obihiro change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Obihiro move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 1:30 AM on 21 June and 5:12 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 3:55 PM and 7:09 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 21 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 01 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:57 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:35 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 1:30 AM | 3:48 AM | 11:29 AM | 3:34 PM | 7:09 PM | 9:17 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:39 AM | 5:15 AM | 11:20 AM | 2:44 PM | 5:24 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:25 AM | 1:38 PM | 3:55 PM | 5:32 PM |
Obihiro lies 858 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Obihiro is called roughly 14 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Obihiro.
Qibla in Obihiro and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Obihiro is at 294.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,427 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 294.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Obihiro
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Obihiro is around 4:49 AM and iftar at 4:48 PM, for a fast of 11 h 50 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:07 AM and iftar to 5:25 PM, for a fast of 13 h 09 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Obihiro on the map
Obihiro is located at 42.9172° N, 143.2044° E, in Hokkaido, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Furano, 82 km away. Nearby places include Otofuke (8 km), Sarubetsu (12 km), and Memuro-minami (14 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Obihiro
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hokkaido, Japan
- Population
- 166,536
- Coordinates
- 42.91722, 143.20444
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 294.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,427 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Obihiro
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Obihiro is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:35 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:34 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Obihiro and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Obihiro
- Otofuke8 km · north
- Sarubetsu12 km · south-east
- Memuro-minami14 km · west
- Shimo-furano82 km · north-west
- Furano82 km · north-west
- Shizunai-furukawachō94 km · south-west
- Kushiro95 km · east
- Ashibetsu106 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Obihiro
How long is the fast in Obihiro 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.
Which calculation method is used for Obihiro?
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 Obihiro?
The Qibla in Obihiro is 294.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,427 km away.
When is Maghrib in Obihiro?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:55 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Obihiro?
Fajr in Obihiro depends on the season: about 1:30 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.