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Prayer times in Okaya
This page shows today’s prayer times in Okaya, Nagano, worked out 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.
Adhan times in Okaya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Okaya prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Okaya by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Okaya on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:41 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, against only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:04 PM and 8:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:40 AM and 11:55 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Okaya and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:27 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:41 AM | 4:31 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:39 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:10 AM | 5:36 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:05 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:22 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:19 PM | 4:37 PM | 6:04 PM |
Okaya is located 154 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Okaya comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Okaya.
Qibla direction in Okaya
From Okaya you face towards the west, at an angle of 292.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,322 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Okaya 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Okaya
Fasting in Okaya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:21 PM and imsak at 5:06 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:49 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Okaya
Okaya lies at 36.0566° N, 138.0451° E, in Nagano, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Suwa, 6 km away. Nearby places include Shimosuwa (4 km), Suwa (6 km), and Shiojiri (9 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Okaya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nagano, Japan
- Population
- 54,286
- Coordinates
- 36.05659, 138.04510
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,322 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Okaya
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Okaya comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:55 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:55 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Okaya (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Okaya
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Okaya
What time is Fajr in Okaya?
Fajr in Okaya changes with the seasons: about 2:41 AM on 21 June and about 5:22 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Okaya?
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 Okaya?
The Qibla in Okaya is 292.1° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,322 km away.
Do prayer times in Okaya differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Okaya is 154 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Okaya is called roughly 7 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Okaya during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.