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Prayer times in Miyazu
Residents of and visitors to Miyazu can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Miyazu is a city in Japan, in Kyoto, with about 16,988 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Miyazu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Miyazu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Miyazu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Miyazu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:55 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, against only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:16 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Miyazu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:33 PM | 6:10 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:55 AM | 4:44 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:50 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:33 AM | 7:04 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:16 PM |
Miyazu lies 406 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Miyazu comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Miyazu.
Qibla direction in Miyazu
In Miyazu you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,104 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Miyazu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Miyazu
Ramadan in Miyazu: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:33 PM, about 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 60 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Miyazu
The coordinates of Miyazu are 35.5364° N and 135.1993° E. The closest places on our site are Yotsutsuji (9 km), Maizuru (15 km), and Kyōtango (16 km). Maizuru, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Kyoto.
- Name
- Miyazu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kyoto, Japan
- Population
- 16,988
- Coordinates
- 35.53638, 135.19934
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,104 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Miyazu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Miyazu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:50 PM for the majority, 5:05 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Miyazu (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Miyazu
- Yotsutsuji9 km · west
- Maizuru15 km · south-east
- Kyōtango16 km · north-west
- Ayabe27 km · south
- Fukuchiyama27 km · south
- Toyooka34 km · west
- Wadayama39 km · south-west
- Yabu42 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Miyazu
Which calculation method is used for Miyazu?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Miyazu?
The Qibla in Miyazu is 290.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,104 km away.
Do prayer times in Miyazu differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Miyazu is 406 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Miyazu is called about 18 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Miyazu during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Miyazu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 7:18 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.