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Prayer times in Rikuzen-Takata
This page shows today’s prayer times in Rikuzen-Takata, Iwate, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Adhan times in Rikuzen-Takata today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Rikuzen-Takata
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Rikuzen-Takata by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Rikuzen-Takata on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, against only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:45 PM and 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:26 AM and 11:41 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rikuzen-Takata and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:08 AM | 4:08 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:32 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:52 AM | 5:21 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:31 AM | 1:56 PM | 4:14 PM | 5:45 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Rikuzen-Takata is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Rikuzen-Takata is 409 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Rikuzen-Takata
In Rikuzen-Takata you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,486 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rikuzen-Takata 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.
Fasting hours in Rikuzen-Takata during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Rikuzen-Takata is around 4:53 AM and iftar at 5:02 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 59 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:17 AM and iftar to 5:34 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Rikuzen-Takata is located
The coordinates of Rikuzen-Takata are 39.0203° N and 141.6542° E. The closest places on our site are Ōfunato (8 km), Kesennuma (15 km), and Kamaishi (34 km). Ōfunato, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Iwate.
- Name
- Rikuzen-Takata
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Iwate, Japan
- Population
- 18,262
- Coordinates
- 39.02032, 141.65418
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,486 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rikuzen-Takata
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rikuzen-Takata is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:41 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:46 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 at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Rikuzen-Takata and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rikuzen-Takata
- Ōfunato8 km · north-east
- Kesennuma15 km · south-west
- Kamaishi34 km · north-east
- Tōno35 km · north
- Ōshū44 km · west
- Ichinoseki46 km · west
- Mizusawa47 km · west
- Kanegasaki50 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rikuzen-Takata
What is the Qibla direction in Rikuzen-Takata?
The Qibla in Rikuzen-Takata is 293.9° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,486 km away.
When is Maghrib in Rikuzen-Takata?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:14 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Rikuzen-Takata differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Rikuzen-Takata is 409 km from Tokyo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Rikuzen-Takata is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Rikuzen-Takata during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Rikuzen-Takata?
Fajr in Rikuzen-Takata changes with the seasons: about 2:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.