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Prayer times in Nishinomiya
This page shows today’s salah times in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo, worked out 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 commonly used in Japan.
Adhan times in Nishinomiya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nishinomiya prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nishinomiya
Prayer times in Nishinomiya change noticeably between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:59 AM and Maghrib at 7:15 PM, for a day of 14 h 29 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:31 AM and Maghrib to 4:51 PM, and the day is just 9 h 50 min. The difference 4 h 40 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 | 4:39 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:47 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 7:02 AM | 11:56 AM | 2:33 PM | 4:51 PM | 6:17 PM |
Nishinomiya is located 411 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nishinomiya comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nishinomiya.
Finding the Qibla from Nishinomiya
The Qibla in Nishinomiya is at 290.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,147 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 290.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nishinomiya
Fasting in Nishinomiya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:34 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:01 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 Nishinomiya is located
The coordinates of Nishinomiya are 34.7156° N and 135.3320° E. The closest places on our site are Ashiya (3 km), Amagasaki (8 km), and Takarazuka (10 km). Ashiya, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Hyōgo.
- Name
- Nishinomiya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hyōgo, Japan
- Population
- 485,587
- Coordinates
- 34.71562, 135.33199
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,147 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nishinomiya
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nishinomiya takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:06 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 5:03 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 depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nishinomiya (UTC+9), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nishinomiya
How long is the fast in Nishinomiya 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.
What time is Fajr in Nishinomiya?
Fajr in Nishinomiya changes with the seasons: about 2:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Nishinomiya?
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.
Do prayer times in Nishinomiya differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nishinomiya is 411 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nishinomiya is called about 17 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Nishinomiya?
The Qibla in Nishinomiya is 290.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,147 km away.