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Prayer times in Katsuragi
Looking for the adhan times in Katsuragi? 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 Katsuragi, Nara. Every figure is computed for 34.4856° N, 135.6970° E, which means the times match Katsuragi itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Katsuragi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Katsuragi prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Katsuragi by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Katsuragi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:59 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 28 min, against only 9 h 51 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Katsuragi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:45 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:45 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:32 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:15 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Katsuragi is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes later than in the capital. Katsuragi is 387 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Katsuragi
Qibla from Katsuragi: 291.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,188 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Katsuragi remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Katsuragi
Ramadan in Katsuragi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:15 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:33 PM, about 12 h 08 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Katsuragi
Katsuragi lies at 34.4856° N, 135.6970° E, in Nara, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Gose, 5 km away. Nearby places include Gose (5 km), Kashiba (6 km), and Yamato-Takada (6 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Katsuragi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Nara, Japan
- Population
- 37,352
- Coordinates
- 34.48562, 135.69698
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,188 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Katsuragi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Katsuragi is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:05 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Katsuragi and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Katsuragi
- Gose5 km · south-east
- Kashiba6 km · north
- Yamato-Takada6 km · north-east
- Kashiwara8 km · south-east
- Hikiso8 km · north-east
- Kanmaki9 km · north
- Tondabayashi9 km · west
- Kashihara-shi9 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Katsuragi
When is Maghrib in Katsuragi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 7:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Katsuragi?
Fajr in Katsuragi depends on the season: about 2:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Katsuragi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Katsuragi?
The Qibla in Katsuragi is 291.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,188 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Katsuragi?
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.