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Prayer times in Nishihara
This page shows today’s prayer times in Nishihara, Okinawa, worked out 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Namaz times in Nishihara today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nishihara
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Nishihara change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Nishihara on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:06 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h 47 min, compared with only 10 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:59 PM and 8:50 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:22 PM and 12:37 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nishihara 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 | 4:06 AM | 5:37 AM | 12:31 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:01 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 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 | 6:59 PM |
Nishihara lies 1,546 km south-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nishihara comes roughly 48 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Nishihara.
Finding the Qibla from Nishihara
Qibla from Nishihara: 288.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 8,777 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Nishihara remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nishihara
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Nishihara is at about 5:42 AM and iftar at 6:17 PM, for a fast of 12 h 25 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:19 AM and iftar to 6:34 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Nishihara is located
The coordinates of Nishihara are 26.2535° N and 127.7435° E. The closest places on our site are Urasoe (1 km), Ginowan (2 km), and Nakagusuku (4 km). Urasoe, the nearest administrative centre, is 1 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Okinawa.
- Name
- Nishihara
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Okinawa, Japan
- Population
- 34,984
- Coordinates
- 26.25353, 127.74352
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,777 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nishihara
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nishihara takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:37 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 80 minutes around 21 June: 3:56 PM for the majority, 5:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Nishihara (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Nishihara
- Urasoe1 km · north-west
- Ginowan2 km · north-east
- Nakagusuku4 km · east
- Yonabaru6 km · south
- Kanegusuku7 km · south
- Chatan7 km · north-east
- Naha8 km · south-west
- Tomigusuku10 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nishihara
Which calculation method is used for Nishihara?
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 Nishihara during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 25 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Nishihara?
The Qibla in Nishihara is 288.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,777 km away.
When is Maghrib in Nishihara?
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.
What time is Fajr in Nishihara?
Fajr in Nishihara depends on the season: about 4:06 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.