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Prayer times in Kesennuma
This page shows today’s salah times in Kesennuma, Miyagi, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Adhan times in Kesennuma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kesennuma prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kesennuma by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kesennuma on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 54 min, against only 9 h 26 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:45 PM and 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:26 AM and 11:41 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kesennuma and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:09 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:09 AM | 4:08 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:32 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:52 AM | 5:22 AM | 11:26 AM | 2:52 PM | 5:30 PM | 6:54 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:12 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:31 AM | 1:57 PM | 4:15 PM | 5:45 PM |
Kesennuma is located 394 km north-east of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kesennuma comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kesennuma.
Finding the Qibla from Kesennuma
From Kesennuma you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,486 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kesennuma 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.
Fasting hours in Kesennuma during Ramadan
Fasting in Kesennuma, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:02 PM and imsak at 4:53 AM on the first day, 11 h 59 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:34 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 Kesennuma is located
The coordinates of Kesennuma are 38.9011° N and 141.5775° E. The nearest cities on our site are Rikuzen-Takata (15 km), Ōfunato (22 km), and Ichinoseki (38 km). Ōfunato, the nearest administrative centre, is 22 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Miyagi.
- Name
- Kesennuma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Miyagi, Japan
- Population
- 61,147
- Coordinates
- 38.90112, 141.57746
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,486 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kesennuma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kesennuma is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:41 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 3:32 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Kesennuma and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Kesennuma
- Rikuzen-Takata15 km · north-east
- Ōfunato22 km · north-east
- Ichinoseki38 km · west
- Tome42 km · south-west
- Ōshū44 km · north-west
- Mizusawa46 km · north-west
- Tōno46 km · north
- Kamaishi49 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kesennuma
Which calculation method is used for Kesennuma?
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 Kesennuma?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:15 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Kesennuma?
Fajr in Kesennuma changes with the seasons: about 2:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kesennuma differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kesennuma is 394 km from Tokyo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Kesennuma comes about 8 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Kesennuma during Ramadan?
About 11 h 59 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.