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Prayer times in Awaji
Looking for the prayer times in Awaji? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Awaji, Hyōgo. Every figure is computed for 34.4777° N, 134.9307° E, so the times reflect Awaji itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Awaji
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Awaji
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Awaji change through the year
Prayer times in Awaji change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:02 AM and Maghrib at 7:16 PM, for a day of 14 h 28 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:32 AM and Maghrib to 4:53 PM, and the day is just 9 h 51 min. That is a difference of 4 h 37 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:02 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:32 AM | 7:03 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:36 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:19 PM |
Awaji lies 454 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Awaji is called about 19 minutes later 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 Awaji.
Finding the Qibla from Awaji
From Awaji you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,122 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Awaji 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.
Fasting hours in Awaji during Ramadan
For those fasting in Awaji, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:36 PM and imsak at 5:18 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:02 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Where Awaji is located
The coordinates of Awaji are 34.4777° N and 134.9307° E. The nearest cities on our site are Sumoto (15 km), Akashi (21 km), and Minamiawaji (27 km). Sumoto, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Hyōgo.
- Name
- Awaji
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hyōgo, Japan
- Population
- 42,597
- Coordinates
- 34.47769, 134.93065
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,122 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Awaji
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Awaji is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Awaji (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Awaji
- Sumoto15 km · south
- Akashi21 km · north
- Minamiawaji27 km · south-west
- Higashinozoe27 km · north
- Inami30 km · north
- Fukura31 km · south-west
- Kobe33 km · north-east
- Hannan33 km · south-east
Prayer times in Awaji: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Awaji?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Awaji 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.
What time is Fajr in Awaji?
Fajr in Awaji depends on the season: about 3:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Awaji?
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 Awaji?
The Qibla in Awaji is 290.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,122 km away.