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Prayer times in Yao
This page shows today’s salah times in Yao, Osaka 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.
Today’s prayer times in Yao
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Yao prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yao change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yao 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 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:50 AM and 12:05 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yao and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:38 AM | 6:02 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:32 PM | 6:09 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:45 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:46 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:30 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:55 AM | 2:33 PM | 4:50 PM | 6:16 PM |
Yao is located 391 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Yao comes roughly 16 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 Yao.
Qibla direction in Yao
From Yao you pray towards the west, at an angle of 290.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,174 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Yao 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Yao
Fasting in Yao, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:33 PM and imsak at 5:15 AM on the first day, 12 h 08 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:00 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 Yao is located
The coordinates of Yao are 34.6167° N and 135.6000° E. The closest places on our site are Kashihara (4 km), Fujiidera (5 km), and Higashiosaka (6 km). Kashihara, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Osaka Prefecture.
- Name
- Yao
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 273,213
- Coordinates
- 34.61667, 135.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.9° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,174 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yao
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Yao comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:02 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:05 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are travelling to Yao, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Yao
- Kashihara4 km · south
- Fujiidera5 km · south
- Higashiosaka6 km · north
- Habikino7 km · south
- Matsubara7 km · south-west
- Tatsuno-kita9 km · east
- Fuki9 km · east
- Daitō11 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yao
When is Maghrib in Yao?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:50 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Yao during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 08 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Yao?
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 Fajr in Yao?
Fajr in Yao depends on the season: 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.
What is the Qibla direction in Yao?
The Qibla in Yao is 290.9° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,174 km away.