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Prayer times in Wakuya
Muslims living in Wakuya can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Wakuya is a city in Japan, in Miyagi, with about 15,763 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Wakuya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Wakuya
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Wakuya change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Wakuya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, compared with only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:48 PM and 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:28 AM and 11:43 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wakuya and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:14 AM | 4:11 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:54 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:56 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:17 PM | 5:48 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Wakuya is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 3 minutes later than in the capital. Wakuya is 342 km away from the capital, towards the north. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Wakuya
In Wakuya you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,467 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Wakuya and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Wakuya during Ramadan
Fasting in Wakuya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:05 PM and imsak at 4:55 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:36 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.
Wakuya on the map
Wakuya lies at 38.5447° N, 141.1346° E, in Miyagi, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Ōsaki, 15 km away. Close by you will find Kogota-ekimae (6 km), Kogota (7 km), and Yamoto (15 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Wakuya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Miyagi, Japan
- Population
- 15,763
- Coordinates
- 38.54465, 141.13461
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,467 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wakuya
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wakuya is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:43 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 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.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Wakuya and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Wakuya
- Kogota-ekimae6 km · west
- Kogota7 km · west
- Yamoto15 km · south-east
- Ōsaki15 km · west
- Higashimatsushima16 km · south
- Furukawa16 km · west
- Tome18 km · north
- Matsushima20 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wakuya
Which calculation method is used for Wakuya?
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 Wakuya?
The Qibla in Wakuya is 293.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,467 km away.
How long is the fast in Wakuya during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Wakuya differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Wakuya is 342 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Wakuya is called roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
When is Maghrib in Wakuya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:17 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.