City · Kochi
Prayer times in Nankoku
Looking for the prayer times in Nankoku? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nankoku, Kochi. Every figure is computed for 33.5694° N, 133.6494° E, so the times reflect Nankoku itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Nankoku today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nankoku
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading the monthly timetable… | |||||||
How prayer times in Nankoku change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nankoku on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, compared with only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:25 PM and 8:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nankoku and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:51 PM | 7:19 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:36 AM | 7:05 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:43 PM | 5:01 PM | 6:25 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Nankoku is called about 24 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 18 minutes later than in the capital. Nankoku is 601 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Nankoku
From Nankoku you face towards the west, at an angle of 290.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,047 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nankoku and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Nankoku during Ramadan
Fasting in Nankoku, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:43 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:08 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Nankoku
Nankoku lies at 33.5694° N, 133.6494° E, in Kochi, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kochi, 11 km away. Nearby places include Tosayamadachō-nakano (5 km), Yamashita (5 km), and Kochi (11 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nankoku
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kochi, Japan
- Population
- 46,664
- Coordinates
- 33.56943, 133.64937
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,047 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nankoku
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nankoku comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:07 PM instead of 3:51 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Nankoku
- Tosayamadachō-nakano5 km · north-east
- Yamashita5 km · east
- Kochi11 km · west
- Ino20 km · west
- Tosa20 km · west
- Aki24 km · east
- Susaki38 km · south-west
- Shikokuchūō46 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nankoku
What is the Qibla direction in Nankoku?
The Qibla in Nankoku is 290.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,047 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nankoku?
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 Fajr in Nankoku?
Fajr in Nankoku depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:36 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Nankoku differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nankoku is 601 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nankoku comes roughly 24 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Nankoku during Ramadan?
About 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.