City · Kagawa Prefecture
Prayer times in Shioiri
Muslims living in Shioiri can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Shioiri is a city in Japan, in Kagawa Prefecture, with about 17,401 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Shioiri today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shioiri
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shioiri by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shioiri on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, compared with only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 8:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shioiri and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:34 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 4:53 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:52 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:06 AM | 12:02 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:23 PM |
Shioiri is located 559 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Shioiri is called about 23 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Shioiri.
Qibla direction in Shioiri
In Shioiri you face towards the west, at an angle of 290.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,042 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shioiri 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 Shioiri during Ramadan
Ramadan in Shioiri: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:22 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:41 PM, about 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).
About Shioiri
Shioiri lies at 34.1561° N, 133.8515° E, in Kagawa Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Zentsujichó, 10 km away. Nearby places include Zentsujichó (10 km), Takinomiya (12 km), and Ikedachō (15 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Shioiri
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 17,401
- Coordinates
- 34.15607, 133.85150
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,042 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shioiri
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shioiri is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:52 PM for the majority, 5:08 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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 keep your prayers on time in Shioiri and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Shioiri
- Zentsujichó10 km · north-west
- Takinomiya12 km · north-east
- Ikedachō15 km · south
- Marugame15 km · north-west
- Tadotsu16 km · north-west
- Mitoyo17 km · west
- Sakaidechō19 km · north
- Kan’onjichō19 km · west
Prayer times in Shioiri: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Shioiri?
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.
How long is the fast in Shioiri 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.
What time is Fajr in Shioiri?
Fajr in Shioiri depends on the season: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shioiri?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 7:19 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Shioiri?
The Qibla in Shioiri is 290.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,042 km away.