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Prayer times in Nanjō
Looking for the adhan times in Nanjō? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Nanjō, Okinawa. Every figure is computed for 26.1445° N, 127.7670° E, which means the times match Nanjō itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Nanjō today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nanjō
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nanjō
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nanjō on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, against only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:00 PM and 8:49 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nanjō and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:17 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:37 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:40 PM | 7:52 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:48 PM | 6:25 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:27 PM | 3:22 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:00 PM |
Nanjō is located 1,553 km south-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nanjō comes roughly 48 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nanjō.
Qibla direction in Nanjō
Qibla direction for Nanjō: 288.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,783 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Nanjō is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nanjō
Fasting in Nanjō, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:17 PM and imsak at 5:41 AM on the first day, 12 h 25 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:34 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Nanjō on the map
Nanjō is located at 26.1445° N, 127.7670° E, in Okinawa, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Tomigusuku, 10 km away. Nearby places include Yaese (3 km), Yonabaru (7 km), and Kanegusuku (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nanjō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Okinawa, Japan
- Population
- 44,043
- Coordinates
- 26.14447, 127.76697
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,783 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nanjō
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nanjō comes about 80 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:16 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:37 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 Nanjō (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Nanjō
- Yaese3 km · south-west
- Yonabaru7 km · north
- Kanegusuku7 km · north-west
- Tomigusuku10 km · north-west
- Itoman10 km · west
- Naha12 km · north-west
- Nakagusuku12 km · north
- Nishihara12 km · north
Prayer times in Nanjō: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Nanjō?
Fajr in Nanjō changes with the seasons: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Nanjō?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:42 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Nanjō differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nanjō is 1,553 km from Tokyo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Nanjō is called about 48 minutes later than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Nanjō?
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 Nanjō?
The Qibla in Nanjō is 288.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,783 km away.