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Prayer times in Ishioka
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ishioka, Ibaraki, calculated 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Adhan times in Ishioka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Ishioka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ishioka
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Ishioka on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:32 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, compared with only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:55 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:32 AM and 11:47 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ishioka and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:18 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:22 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:31 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:01 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:58 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:46 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:10 PM | 4:28 PM | 5:55 PM |
Ishioka lies 75 km north-east of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Ishioka comes roughly 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ishioka.
Qibla in Ishioka and distance to Makkah
In Ishioka you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,501 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ishioka 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 Ishioka during Ramadan
For those fasting in Ishioka, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:12 PM and imsak at 4:57 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:40 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.
About Ishioka
Ishioka is located at 36.1833° N, 140.2667° E, in Ibaraki, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kasumigaura, 4 km away. Close by you will find Kasumigaura (4 km), Tsuchiura (11 km), and Omitama (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ishioka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ibaraki, Japan
- Population
- 73,061
- Coordinates
- 36.18333, 140.26667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.3° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,501 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ishioka
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ishioka takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ishioka and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Ishioka
- Kasumigaura4 km · south-west
- Tsuchiura11 km · south-west
- Omitama13 km · north-east
- Sakuragawa15 km · north-west
- Naka17 km · south-west
- Okunoya17 km · north-east
- Tsukuba17 km · south-west
- Makabe18 km · north-west
Prayer times in Ishioka: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Ishioka during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Ishioka differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Ishioka is 75 km from Tokyo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Ishioka is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Ishioka?
Fajr in Ishioka depends on the season: about 2:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ishioka?
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 Ishioka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:28 PM on 21 December and 6:59 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.