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Prayer times in Tōkamachi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Tōkamachi, Niigata, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 the usual reference in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Tōkamachi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Tōkamachi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tōkamachi change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Tōkamachi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:32 AM on 21 June and 5:21 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 49 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:31 PM and 7:08 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 43 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 37 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 | 4:23 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:18 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:32 AM | 4:25 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:39 PM | 7:08 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:06 AM | 5:33 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:04 PM | 5:41 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:21 AM | 6:54 AM | 11:43 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:59 PM |
Tōkamachi lies 181 km north-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Tōkamachi is called about 4 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from 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 Tōkamachi.
Qibla direction in Tōkamachi
Qibla from Tōkamachi: 292.4° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,336 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Tōkamachi is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Tōkamachi during Ramadan
Ramadan in Tōkamachi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:17 PM, about 12 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 64 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Tōkamachi on the map
The coordinates of Tōkamachi are 37.1333° N and 138.7667° E. The closest places on our site are Minamiuonuma (11 km), Muikamachi (13 km), and Shiozawa (13 km). Minamiuonuma, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Niigata.
- Name
- Tōkamachi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niigata, Japan
- Population
- 53,333
- Coordinates
- 37.13333, 138.76667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,336 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tōkamachi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Tōkamachi comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:54 PM instead of 3:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:53 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Tōkamachi and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Tōkamachi
- Minamiuonuma11 km · south-east
- Muikamachi13 km · south-east
- Shiozawa13 km · south-east
- Ojiya19 km · north
- Uonuma21 km · north-east
- Kashiwazaki32 km · north-west
- Nagaoka36 km · north
- Tochio-honchō43 km · north-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tōkamachi
How long is the fast in Tōkamachi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Tōkamachi?
Fajr in Tōkamachi depends on the season: about 2:32 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 Tōkamachi?
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.
Do prayer times in Tōkamachi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Tōkamachi is 181 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Tōkamachi is called roughly 4 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Maghrib in Tōkamachi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:31 PM on 21 December and 7:08 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.