City · Okayama Prefecture
Prayer times in Niimi
This page shows today’s salah times in Niimi, 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Prayer times in Niimi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Niimi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Niimi by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Niimi move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:05 AM on 21 June and 5:39 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 34 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:58 PM and 7:23 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 31 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 48 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 | 4:46 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:05 AM | 4:52 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:23 PM | 9:03 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 | 5:39 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:40 PM | 4:58 PM | 6:24 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Niimi comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 23 minutes later than in the capital. Niimi is 570 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Niimi
The Qibla in Niimi is at 289.7° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,977 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 289.7°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Niimi
Ramadan in Niimi: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:24 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:41 PM, about 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 59 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Niimi is located
Niimi lies at 34.9833° N, 133.4667° E, in Okayama Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Takahashi, 26 km away. Close by you will find Takahashi (26 km), Maniwa (27 km), and Ibara (43 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Niimi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Okayama Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 30,583
- Coordinates
- 34.98333, 133.46667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,977 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Niimi
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Niimi comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Niimi in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Niimi: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Niimi?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Niimi?
The Qibla in Niimi is 289.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,977 km away.
When is Fajr in Niimi?
Fajr in Niimi depends on the season: about 3:05 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Niimi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Niimi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Niimi is 570 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Niimi is called roughly 25 minutes later than in Tokyo.