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Prayer times in Iwanuma
This page shows today’s salah times in Iwanuma, Miyagi, 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 commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Iwanuma
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Iwanuma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Iwanuma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Iwanuma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:18 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 49 min, compared with only 9 h 31 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:49 PM and 8:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:29 AM and 11:44 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Iwanuma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:48 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:18 AM | 4:14 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:56 AM | 5:25 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:56 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:02 PM | 4:20 PM | 5:49 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Iwanuma comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Iwanuma is 288 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Iwanuma and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Iwanuma: 293.5° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,464 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Iwanuma is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Iwanuma
Fasting in Iwanuma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:07 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:37 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Where Iwanuma is located
Iwanuma is located at 38.1047° N, 140.8594° E, in Miyagi, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Natori-shi, 7 km away. Close by you will find Natori-shi (7 km), Watari (8 km), and Murata (12 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Iwanuma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Miyagi, Japan
- Population
- 44,068
- Coordinates
- 38.10472, 140.85944
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.5° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,464 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Iwanuma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Iwanuma takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:44 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Iwanuma (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Iwanuma
- Natori-shi7 km · north
- Watari8 km · south
- Murata12 km · west
- Ōkawara13 km · south-west
- Kakuda16 km · south-west
- Sendai18 km · north
- Shiroishi24 km · south-west
- Tagajō-shi25 km · north-east
Prayer times in Iwanuma: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Iwanuma during Ramadan?
About 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Iwanuma?
Fajr in Iwanuma changes with the seasons: about 2:18 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Iwanuma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:20 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Iwanuma differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Iwanuma is 288 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Iwanuma comes roughly 5 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Iwanuma?
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.