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Prayer times in Nakano
Looking for the adhan times in Nakano? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nakano, Nagano. Every figure is computed for 36.7500° N, 138.3667° E, so the times reflect Nakano itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Nakano
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nakano
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nakano
It helps to know how prayer times in Nakano move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:36 AM on 21 June and 5:22 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 46 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:34 PM and 7:09 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 41 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 39 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:19 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:36 AM | 4:28 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:40 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:08 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:43 PM | 7:04 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:55 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:16 PM | 4:34 PM | 6:01 PM |
Nakano is located 167 km north-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nakano is called about 5 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nakano.
Qibla in Nakano and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Nakano: 292.2° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,320 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nakano remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Nakano during Ramadan
Ramadan in Nakano: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:05 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:19 PM, about 12 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Nakano on the map
The coordinates of Nakano are 36.7500° N and 138.3667° E. The closest places on our site are Iiyama (11 km), Suzaka (12 km), and Nagano (20 km). Iiyama, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Nagano.
- Name
- Nakano
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nagano, Japan
- Population
- 42,664
- Coordinates
- 36.75000, 138.36667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,320 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nakano
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Nakano comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:54 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Nakano, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Nakano
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nakano
What is the Qibla direction in Nakano?
The Qibla in Nakano is 292.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,320 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Nakano?
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 time is Fajr in Nakano?
Fajr in Nakano depends on the season: about 2:36 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nakano?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:34 PM on 21 December and 7:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nakano differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nakano is 167 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nakano is called about 5 minutes later than in Tokyo.