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Prayer times in Sandachō
Looking for the prayer times in Sandachō? 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 Sandachō, Hyōgo. Every figure is computed for 34.8844° N, 135.2269° E, which means the times match Sandachō itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Sandachō
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sandachō prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Sandachō change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Sandachō move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:59 AM on 21 June and 5:32 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 33 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:51 PM and 7:16 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 30 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 49 min around 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 | 4:40 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:56 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 | 2:33 PM | 4:51 PM | 6:17 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Sandachō is called about 18 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 16 minutes later than in the capital. Sandachō is 415 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Sandachō
From Sandachō you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,132 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sandachō and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Sandachō
For those fasting in Sandachō, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:34 PM and imsak at 5:17 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:01 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Where Sandachō is located
The coordinates of Sandachō are 34.8844° N and 135.2269° E. The closest places on our site are Kimokawa (13 km), Takarazuka (15 km), and Ashiya (19 km). Takarazuka, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Hyōgo.
- Name
- Sandachō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hyōgo, Japan
- Population
- 132,858
- Coordinates
- 34.88444, 135.22694
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,132 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Sandachō
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sandachō is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Sandachō and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Sandachō
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sandachō
When is Maghrib in Sandachō?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:51 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Sandachō differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Sandachō is 415 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Sandachō is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Sandachō?
The Qibla in Sandachō is 290.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,132 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Sandachō?
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.
How long is the fast in Sandachō 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.