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Prayer times in Kikuchi
This page shows today’s salah times in Kikuchi, Kumamoto, worked out 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Adhan times in Kikuchi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kikuchi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kikuchi
It is useful to know how prayer times in Kikuchi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:26 AM on 21 June and 5:47 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 21 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:14 PM and 7:28 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 20 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 59 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:26 AM | 5:09 AM | 12:18 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:04 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Kikuchi is called about 35 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes later than in the capital. Kikuchi is 868 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Kikuchi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kikuchi is at 288.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,820 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 shows 288.7°.
Fasting hours in Kikuchi during Ramadan
Fasting in Kikuchi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:55 PM and imsak at 5:33 AM on the first day, 12 h 12 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:20 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 Kikuchi
The coordinates of Kikuchi are 32.9833° N and 130.8167° E. The closest places on our site are Kōshi (11 km), Yamaga (12 km), and Ōzu (13 km). Kōshi, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Kumamoto.
- Name
- Kikuchi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Population
- 49,455
- Coordinates
- 32.98333, 130.81667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,820 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kikuchi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kikuchi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 your mosque.
Nearby cities to Kikuchi
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kikuchi
When is Maghrib in Kikuchi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kikuchi?
Fajr in Kikuchi changes with the seasons: about 3:26 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kikuchi?
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 Kikuchi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kikuchi is 868 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kikuchi comes roughly 35 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Kikuchi 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.