Regional capital · Osaka Prefecture
Prayer times in Osaka
This page shows today’s salah times in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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.
Adhan times in Osaka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Osaka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Osaka change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Osaka on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:59 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 29 min, against only 9 h 50 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:16 PM and 8:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:51 AM and 12:06 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Osaka and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:03 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:45 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:47 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:18 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 7:01 AM | 11:56 AM | 2:33 PM | 4:51 PM | 6:16 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Osaka comes roughly 17 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 14 minutes later than in the capital. Osaka is 397 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Osaka
Qibla from Osaka: 290.8° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,163 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Osaka is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Osaka
For those fasting in Osaka, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:34 PM and imsak at 5:16 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:00 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.
About Osaka
Osaka is located at 34.6938° N, 135.5011° E, in Osaka Prefecture, in Japan. Nearby places include Moriguchi (7 km), Suita (8 km), and Higashiosaka (8 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Osaka
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 2,753,862
- Coordinates
- 34.69379, 135.50107
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.8° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,163 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Osaka
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Osaka comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:02 PM instead of 3:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:06 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Osaka in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Osaka
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Osaka
When is Maghrib in Osaka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:51 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Osaka?
The Qibla in Osaka is 290.8° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,163 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Osaka?
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.
Do prayer times in Osaka differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Osaka is 397 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Osaka comes about 17 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What time is Fajr in Osaka?
Fajr in Osaka changes with the seasons: about 2:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:30 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.