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Prayer times in Rifu
This page shows today’s salah times in Rifu, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Rifu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Rifu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rifu change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Rifu move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:16 AM on 21 June and 5:14 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 58 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:19 PM and 7:03 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 50 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 30 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:16 AM | 4:13 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:55 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:14 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:01 PM | 4:19 PM | 5:49 PM |
Rifu lies 315 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Rifu comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Rifu.
Finding the Qibla from Rifu
The Qibla in Rifu is at 293.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,463 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 293.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Rifu
Fasting in Rifu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:06 PM and imsak at 4:56 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:37 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Rifu on the map
The coordinates of Rifu are 38.3309° N and 140.9769° E. The closest places on our site are Tagajō-shi (4 km), Shiogama (5 km), and Matsushima (9 km). Tagajō-shi, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Miyagi.
- Name
- Rifu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Miyagi, Japan
- Population
- 36,014
- Coordinates
- 38.33092, 140.97691
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,463 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Rifu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rifu takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:44 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:47 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Rifu in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Rifu
- Tagajō-shi4 km · south-east
- Shiogama5 km · east
- Matsushima9 km · north-east
- Shōbudahama9 km · south-east
- Tomiya11 km · north-west
- Sendai12 km · south-west
- Yoshioka15 km · north-west
- Higashimatsushima20 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rifu
What is the Qibla direction in Rifu?
The Qibla in Rifu is 293.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,463 km away.
What time is Fajr in Rifu?
Fajr in Rifu depends on the season: about 2:16 AM on 21 June and about 5:14 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Rifu?
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 Rifu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:19 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Rifu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.