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Prayer times in Kobe
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kobe, Hyōgo, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Kobe
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kobe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kobe by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kobe on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:00 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, compared with only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:17 PM and 8:55 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kobe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:00 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:32 AM | 7:02 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:17 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Kobe comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes later than in the capital. Kobe is 424 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Kobe
From Kobe you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,136 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kobe 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.
Ramadan timetable for Kobe
Ramadan in Kobe: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:35 PM, about 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).
About Kobe
The coordinates of Kobe are 34.6913° N and 135.1830° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ashiya (12 km), Nishinomiya (14 km), and Akashi (17 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Hyōgo.
- Name
- Kobe
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Hyōgo, Japan
- Population
- 1,525,152
- Coordinates
- 34.69130, 135.18300
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,136 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kobe
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kobe is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 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, 5:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, 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 Kobe (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Kobe
- Ashiya12 km · east
- Nishinomiya14 km · east
- Akashi17 km · west
- Takarazuka20 km · north-east
- Amagasaki22 km · east
- Sandachō22 km · north
- Miki22 km · north-west
- Itami22 km · north-east
Prayer times in Kobe: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Kobe differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kobe is 424 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kobe comes about 18 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What time is Fajr in Kobe?
Fajr in Kobe depends on the season: about 3:00 AM on 21 June and about 5:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Kobe during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kobe?
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 Maghrib in Kobe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.