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Prayer times in Shimo-tsuma
This page shows today’s prayer times in Shimo-tsuma, Ibaraki, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Salah times in Shimo-tsuma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Shimo-tsuma prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Shimo-tsuma by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shimo-tsuma on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:33 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, compared with only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:56 PM and 8:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:33 AM and 11:48 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shimo-tsuma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:14 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:33 AM | 4:23 AM | 11:42 AM | 3:32 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:02 AM | 5:28 AM | 11:33 AM | 3:00 PM | 5:37 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:11 PM | 4:29 PM | 5:56 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Shimo-tsuma is called about 1 minute earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at nearly the same minute in both places. Shimo-tsuma is 60 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shimo-tsuma
The Qibla in Shimo-tsuma is at 293.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,476 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 293.1°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shimo-tsuma
Fasting in Shimo-tsuma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:13 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:42 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.
Shimo-tsuma on the map
Shimo-tsuma lies at 36.1833° N, 139.9667° E, in Ibaraki, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Chikusei, 15 km away. Close by you will find Yachiyo (7 km), Ishige (7 km), and Shimodate (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shimo-tsuma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ibaraki, Japan
- Population
- 42,521
- Coordinates
- 36.18333, 139.96667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,476 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shimo-tsuma
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shimo-tsuma comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:48 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shimo-tsuma
When is Maghrib in Shimo-tsuma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:29 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Shimo-tsuma?
The Qibla in Shimo-tsuma is 293.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,476 km away.
When is Fajr in Shimo-tsuma?
Fajr in Shimo-tsuma depends on the season: about 2:33 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Shimo-tsuma 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 Shimo-tsuma differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shimo-tsuma is 60 km from Tokyo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Shimo-tsuma comes about 1 minute earlier than in Tokyo.