Regional capital · Kagoshima Prefecture
Prayer times in Kagoshima
This page shows today’s salah times in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Kagoshima
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kagoshima
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kagoshima
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kagoshima on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 13 min, against only 10 h 06 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kagoshima and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:23 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:59 PM | 7:26 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:00 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:40 PM |
Kagoshima lies 962 km south-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kagoshima is called about 37 minutes later 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 is not accurate in Kagoshima.
Finding the Qibla from Kagoshima
The Qibla in Kagoshima is at 288.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,847 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 288.8°.
Fasting hours in Kagoshima 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 Kagoshima is around 5:34 AM and iftar at 5:58 PM, for a fast of 12 h 14 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:06 AM and iftar to 6:21 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Kagoshima
The coordinates of Kagoshima are 31.5667° N and 130.5500° E. The closest places on our site are Ijūin (15 km), Tarumizu (17 km), and Umeki (19 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Kagoshima Prefecture.
- Name
- Kagoshima
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 595,049
- Coordinates
- 31.56667, 130.55000
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,847 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kagoshima
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kagoshima is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:59 PM for the majority, 5:16 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Kagoshima (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Kagoshima
- Ijūin15 km · west
- Tarumizu17 km · south-east
- Umeki19 km · north-west
- Kajiki22 km · north-east
- Aira23 km · north
- Hamanoichi24 km · north-east
- Minamikyushu26 km · south
- Kokubu-matsuki28 km · north-east
Prayer times in Kagoshima: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Kagoshima?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Kagoshima during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Kagoshima differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kagoshima is 962 km from Tokyo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Kagoshima is called roughly 37 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Kagoshima?
Fajr in Kagoshima changes with the seasons: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kagoshima?
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.