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Prayer times in Ibara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ibara, Okayama Prefecture, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Adhan times in Ibara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ibara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ibara by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ibara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, against only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 9:01 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ibara and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 4:54 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:54 PM | 7:22 PM | 9:01 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:03 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:09 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Ibara comes about 25 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 22 minutes later than in the capital. Ibara is 579 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Ibara and distance to Makkah
From Ibara you face towards the west, at an angle of 289.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,992 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ibara 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 Ibara during Ramadan
Fasting in Ibara, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:42 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:08 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Where Ibara is located
Ibara is located at 34.6000° N, 133.4667° E, in Okayama Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kasaoka, 11 km away. Nearby places include Kannabechō-yahiro (6 km), Kasaoka (11 km), and Kamogatachō-kamogata (13 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ibara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 41,460
- Coordinates
- 34.60000, 133.46667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,992 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ibara
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Ibara comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:10 PM instead of 3:54 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Ibara and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Ibara
- Kannabechō-yahiro6 km · south-west
- Kasaoka11 km · south
- Kamogatachō-kamogata13 km · south-east
- Asakuchi14 km · south-east
- Fukuyama16 km · south-west
- Shin’ichi18 km · west
- Fuchūchō21 km · west
- Takahashi25 km · north-east
Prayer times in Ibara: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Ibara differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Ibara is 579 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Ibara comes about 25 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Ibara?
The Qibla in Ibara is 289.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,992 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Ibara?
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.
When is Maghrib in Ibara?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 7:22 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ibara 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.