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Prayer times in Amakusa
Looking for the adhan times in Amakusa? Below 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 Amakusa, Kumamoto. Every figure is computed for 32.4586° N, 130.1931° E, so the times reflect Amakusa itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Amakusa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Amakusa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Amakusa by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Amakusa on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:31 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 17 min, compared with only 10 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:41 PM and 9:04 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:12 PM and 12:27 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Amakusa and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:24 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:54 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:47 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:31 AM | 5:12 AM | 12:21 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:33 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:16 AM | 12:17 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:18 PM | 6:41 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Amakusa is called roughly 38 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 29 minutes later than in the capital. Amakusa is 945 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Amakusa
Qibla direction for Amakusa: 288.5° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,783 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Amakusa remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Amakusa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Amakusa is around 5:36 AM and iftar at 5:58 PM, for a fast of 12 h 13 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:07 AM and iftar to 6:22 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Amakusa
The coordinates of Amakusa are 32.4586° N and 130.1931° E. The nearest cities on our site are Hondomachi-hondo (2 km), Minamishimabara (25 km), and Ōyanomachi-noboritate (27 km). Minamishimabara, the nearest administrative centre, is 25 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Kumamoto.
- Name
- Amakusa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Population
- 83,082
- Coordinates
- 32.45861, 130.19306
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,783 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Amakusa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Amakusa comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:19 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:27 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Amakusa (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Amakusa
- Hondomachi-hondo2 km · west
- Minamishimabara25 km · north
- Ōyanomachi-noboritate27 km · north-east
- Ushibukamachi33 km · south-west
- Minamata33 km · south-east
- Sashiki34 km · south-east
- Unzen35 km · north
- Honmachi38 km · east
Prayer times in Amakusa: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Amakusa during Ramadan?
About 12 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Amakusa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:18 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Amakusa?
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 Amakusa differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Amakusa is 945 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Amakusa is called about 38 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Amakusa?
The Qibla in Amakusa is 288.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,783 km away.