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Prayer times in Nakatsu
Looking for the prayer times in Nakatsu? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nakatsu, Oita Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 33.5981° N, 131.1883° E, which means the times match Nakatsu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Nakatsu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Nakatsu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nakatsu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nakatsu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:22 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, against only 9 h 55 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:08 PM and 12:23 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nakatsu and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:22 AM | 5:05 AM | 12:17 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:29 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:13 PM | 2:53 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:35 PM |
Nakatsu is located 812 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nakatsu comes roughly 34 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nakatsu.
Finding the Qibla from Nakatsu
The Qibla in Nakatsu is at 288.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,831 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 288.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nakatsu
Ramadan in Nakatsu: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:53 PM, roughly 12 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 56 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Nakatsu on the map
The coordinates of Nakatsu are 33.5981° N and 131.1883° E. The closest places on our site are Buzen (6 km), Yokkaichi (15 km), and Tsuiki (16 km). Buzen, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Oita Prefecture.
- Name
- Nakatsu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oita Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 84,701
- Coordinates
- 33.59811, 131.18830
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,831 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nakatsu
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nakatsu comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:01 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Nakatsu (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Nakatsu
Prayer times in Nakatsu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Nakatsu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:11 PM on 21 December and 7:29 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Nakatsu?
The Qibla in Nakatsu is 288.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,831 km away.
How long is the fast in Nakatsu during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Nakatsu?
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 Nakatsu differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nakatsu is 812 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nakatsu comes about 34 minutes later than in Tokyo.