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Prayer times in Yokkaichi
Residents of and visitors to Yokkaichi can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Yokkaichi is a city in Japan, in Oita Prefecture, with about 52,771 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Yokkaichi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Yokkaichi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yokkaichi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Yokkaichi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:21 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 23 min, compared with only 9 h 56 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:34 PM and 9:05 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:07 PM and 12:22 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yokkaichi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 5:05 AM | 12:16 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:05 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:12 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:34 PM |
Yokkaichi is located 802 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Yokkaichi comes roughly 33 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Yokkaichi.
Qibla in Yokkaichi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Yokkaichi is at 288.9° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,845 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 288.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Yokkaichi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Yokkaichi is around 5:32 AM and iftar at 5:52 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 10 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:01 AM and iftar to 6:17 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Yokkaichi
Yokkaichi lies at 33.5354° N, 131.3281° E, in Oita Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is BungoTakada, 11 km away. Nearby places include BungoTakada (11 km), Nakatsu (15 km), and Buzen (20 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yokkaichi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Oita Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 52,771
- Coordinates
- 33.53537, 131.32808
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,845 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yokkaichi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yokkaichi comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:00 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:22 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Yokkaichi (UTC+9), wherever you are.
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Prayer times in Yokkaichi: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Yokkaichi?
The Qibla in Yokkaichi is 288.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,845 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Yokkaichi?
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.
How long is the fast in Yokkaichi 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.
What time is Fajr in Yokkaichi?
Fajr in Yokkaichi depends on the season: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Yokkaichi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Yokkaichi is 802 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Yokkaichi comes about 33 minutes later than in Tokyo.