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Prayer times in Kyōtanabe
This page shows today’s prayer times in Kyōtanabe, Kyoto, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Japan.
Namaz times in Kyōtanabe today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Kyōtanabe
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kyōtanabe change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kyōtanabe on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 30 min, against only 9 h 49 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kyōtanabe and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:44 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:46 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:31 PM | 4:49 PM | 6:15 PM |
Kyōtanabe is located 370 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kyōtanabe is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kyōtanabe.
Finding the Qibla from Kyōtanabe
The Qibla in Kyōtanabe is at 291.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,181 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Kyōtanabe
Fasting in Kyōtanabe, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:32 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:59 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.
Kyōtanabe on the map
Kyōtanabe is located at 34.8045° N, 135.7668° E, in Kyoto, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Jōyō, 6 km away. Nearby places include Tanabe (2 km), Jōyō (6 km), and Sugai (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kyōtanabe
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kyoto, Japan
- Population
- 73,753
- Coordinates
- 34.80450, 135.76681
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,181 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kyōtanabe
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kyōtanabe comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:01 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:05 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 Kyōtanabe (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Kyōtanabe
Prayer times in Kyōtanabe: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Kyōtanabe?
The Qibla in Kyōtanabe is 291.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,181 km away.
Do prayer times in Kyōtanabe differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kyōtanabe is 370 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kyōtanabe comes roughly 16 minutes later than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Kyōtanabe?
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 Kyōtanabe?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:49 PM on 21 December and 7:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kyōtanabe?
Fajr in Kyōtanabe depends on the season: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.