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Prayer times in Kurihama
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kurihama, Kanagawa, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Kurihama
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kurihama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kurihama
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kurihama on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:39 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 32 min, against only 9 h 47 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:39 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kurihama and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:39 AM | 4:27 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:31 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:57 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:45 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:32 PM | 5:58 PM |
Kurihama lies 51 km south of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kurihama practically coincides with Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kurihama.
Qibla direction in Kurihama
From Kurihama you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,496 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kurihama 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.
Ramadan timetable for Kurihama
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kurihama is around 4:59 AM and iftar at 5:16 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 07 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:27 AM and iftar to 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Kurihama is located
Kurihama lies at 35.2280° N, 139.7021° E, in Kanagawa, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Yokosuka, 7 km away. Nearby places include Yokosuka (7 km), Miura (12 km), and Hayama (13 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kurihama
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kanagawa, Japan
- Population
- 53,782
- Coordinates
- 35.22796, 139.70212
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,496 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kurihama
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kurihama takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Kurihama, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Kurihama
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kurihama
How long is the fast in Kurihama during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Kurihama?
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.
Do prayer times in Kurihama differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kurihama is 51 km from Tokyo, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Kurihama comes at almost exactly the same time as Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Kurihama?
The Qibla in Kurihama is 293.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,496 km away.
When is Fajr in Kurihama?
Fajr in Kurihama changes with the seasons: about 2:39 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.