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Prayer times in Honmachi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Honmachi, Kumamoto, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Adhan times in Honmachi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Honmachi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Honmachi change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Honmachi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:29 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 17 min, against only 10 h 01 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 9:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Honmachi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:52 PM | 6:29 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:29 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:19 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:39 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Honmachi is called about 36 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes later than in the capital. Honmachi is 909 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Honmachi
The Qibla in Honmachi is at 288.7° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,818 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 288.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Honmachi
For those fasting in Honmachi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 5:34 AM on the first day, 12 h 13 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:21 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Honmachi
The coordinates of Honmachi are 32.5044° N and 130.5995° E. The nearest cities on our site are Uki (14 km), Matsubase (17 km), and Ōyanomachi-noboritate (19 km). Uki, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Kumamoto.
- Name
- Honmachi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Population
- 123,067
- Coordinates
- 32.50439, 130.59952
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,818 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Honmachi
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Honmachi comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:25 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Honmachi (UTC+9), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Honmachi: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Honmachi?
The Qibla in Honmachi is 288.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,818 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Honmachi?
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 Honmachi?
Fajr in Honmachi depends on the season: about 3:29 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Honmachi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Honmachi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 13 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.