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Prayer times in Nakamura
Looking for the prayer times in Nakamura? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nakamura, Kochi. Every figure is computed for 32.9833° N, 132.9333° E, which means the times match Nakamura itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Nakamura today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nakamura
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nakamura change through the year
Prayer times in Nakamura change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 3:18 AM and Maghrib at 7:20 PM, giving a day of 14 h 20 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:38 AM and Maghrib to 5:05 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 59 min. That is a difference of 4 h 21 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:51 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 5:00 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:53 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:56 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:07 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:47 PM | 5:05 PM | 6:29 PM |
Nakamura lies 689 km south-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nakamura is called about 27 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nakamura.
Qibla direction in Nakamura
Qibla from Nakamura: 289.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,006 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nakamura remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Nakamura during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nakamura: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:46 PM, roughly 12 h 12 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 54 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Nakamura
Nakamura is located at 32.9833° N, 132.9333° E, in Kochi, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Sukumo, 19 km away. Close by you will find Shimoda (6 km), Sukumo (19 km), and Mishōhirajō (34 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nakamura
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kochi, Japan
- Population
- 34,559
- Coordinates
- 32.98333, 132.93333
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,006 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nakamura
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nakamura is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:53 PM for the majority, 5:09 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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 observe your prayers on time in Nakamura and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nakamura
What time is Fajr in Nakamura?
Fajr in Nakamura changes with the seasons: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nakamura during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 12 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 Nakamura?
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.
When is Maghrib in Nakamura?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:05 PM on 21 December and 7:20 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nakamura differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nakamura is 689 km from Tokyo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Nakamura comes about 27 minutes later than in Tokyo.