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Prayer times in Niigata
This page gives today’s prayer times in Niigata, a region of Japan, together with links to the 32 cities and towns of Niigata that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Niigata; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Niigata
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Niigata prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Niigata change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Niigata on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:26 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, against only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 8:57 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:36 AM and 11:51 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Niigata and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:49 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:55 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:26 AM | 4:22 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:40 PM | 7:09 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:32 AM | 11:36 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:56 AM | 11:42 AM | 2:10 PM | 4:28 PM | 5:57 PM |
Niigata is located 255 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Niigata comes about 3 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Niigata.
Qibla in Niigata and distance to Makkah
In Niigata you pray towards the west, at an angle of 292.5° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,325 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Niigata 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.
Fasting hours in Niigata during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Niigata is around 5:03 AM and iftar at 5:14 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:28 AM and iftar to 5:45 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Niigata is located
Niigata is one of the regions of Japan. Its main city, Niigata, lies at 37.9226° N, 139.0413° E. The region has 32 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Niigata
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Japan
- Coordinates
- 37.92259, 139.04125
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,325 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Niigata
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Niigata comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:40 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:51 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Salah times across Niigata
- Prayer times in Niigata797,591
- Nagaoka266,936
- Salah times Jōetsu189,430
- Shibata96,236
- Prayer times in Sanjō94,642
- Kashiwazaki86,183
- Salah times Tsubame77,382
- Niitsu65,910
- Prayer times in Murakami58,300
- Minamiuonuma55,354
- Salah times Tōkamachi53,333
- Sado51,492
- Prayer times in Gosen48,458
- Mitsuke43,180
- Salah times Shirone41,406
- Itoigawa40,765
- Prayer times in Agano40,696
- Ojiya34,704
- Salah times Uonuma34,483
- Kameda-honchō32,765
- Prayer times in Myoko30,383
- Muikamachi29,123
- Salah times Maki29,041
- Tainai28,509
- Prayer times in Arai27,481
- Kamo25,971
- Salah times Yoshida-kasugachō25,500
- Tochio-honchō23,045
- Prayer times in Suibara20,392
- Shiozawa20,178
- Muramatsu19,712
- Ryōtsu-minato16,359
Nearby cities to Niigata
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Niigata
How long is the fast in Niigata during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Niigata differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Niigata is 255 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Niigata is called about 3 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Niigata?
The Qibla in Niigata is 292.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,325 km away.
What time is Fajr in Niigata?
Fajr in Niigata depends on the season: about 2:26 AM on 21 June and about 5:21 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Niigata?
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.