City · Kagawa Prefecture
Prayer times in Higashikagawa
Muslims living in Higashikagawa can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Higashikagawa is a city in Japan, in Kagawa Prefecture, with about 28,305 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Higashikagawa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Higashikagawa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Higashikagawa change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Higashikagawa move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:06 AM on 21 June and 5:34 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 28 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:57 PM and 7:18 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 26 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 52 min in 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 | 4:44 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:06 AM | 4:51 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:50 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:34 AM | 7:04 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:39 PM | 4:57 PM | 6:21 PM |
Higashikagawa lies 515 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Higashikagawa comes roughly 21 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Higashikagawa.
Qibla direction in Higashikagawa
The Qibla in Higashikagawa is at 290.3° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,082 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 290.3°.
Fasting hours in Higashikagawa during Ramadan
Ramadan in Higashikagawa: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:39 PM, roughly 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Higashikagawa is located
Higashikagawa lies at 34.2102° N, 134.3365° E, in Kagawa Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Awa, 14 km away. Close by you will find Awa (14 km), Kamojimachō-jōgejima (16 km), and Yakami (17 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Higashikagawa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 28,305
- Coordinates
- 34.21024, 134.33653
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.3° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,082 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Higashikagawa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Higashikagawa comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:06 PM instead of 3:50 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:10 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Higashikagawa and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Higashikagawa
- Awa14 km · south
- Kamojimachō-jōgejima16 km · south
- Yakami17 km · south-east
- Ishii19 km · south-east
- Yoshinogawa20 km · south
- Shido20 km · north-west
- Hiragi20 km · west
- Takabō20 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Higashikagawa
When is Maghrib in Higashikagawa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:57 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Higashikagawa?
The Qibla in Higashikagawa is 290.3° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,082 km away.
How long is the fast in Higashikagawa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Higashikagawa?
Fajr in Higashikagawa changes with the seasons: about 3:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Higashikagawa?
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.