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Prayer times in Shisō
Residents of and visitors to Shisō can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Shisō is a city in Japan, in Hyōgo, with about 35,639 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Shisō today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shisō prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Shisō by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shisō on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:01 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 31 min, compared with only 9 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shisō and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:01 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:51 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:35 AM | 7:05 AM | 11:59 AM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Shisō comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 19 minutes later than in the capital. Shisō is 472 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.
Finding the Qibla from Shisō
Qibla direction for Shisō: 290.3° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,071 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Shisō remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shisō
For those fasting in Shisō, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:04 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 Shisō is located
Shisō is located at 34.9811° N, 134.5640° E, in Hyōgo, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Tatsuno, 17 km away. Nearby places include Yamazakichō-nakabirose (2 km), Tatsunochō-tominaga (13 km), and Ikaruga (16 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shisō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hyōgo, Japan
- Population
- 35,639
- Coordinates
- 34.98107, 134.56398
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,071 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shisō
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shisō comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:06 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Shisō (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Shisō
- Yamazakichō-nakabirose2 km · north-west
- Tatsunochō-tominaga13 km · south
- Ikaruga16 km · south
- Tatsuno17 km · south
- Sayō19 km · west
- Nishitawara19 km · east
- Aioi22 km · south-west
- Kamigōri22 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shisō
What is the Qibla direction in Shisō?
The Qibla in Shisō is 290.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,071 km away.
How long is the fast in Shisō during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Shisō?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shisō differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shisō is 472 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shisō comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Shisō?
Fajr in Shisō changes with the seasons: about 3:01 AM on 21 June and about 5:35 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.