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Prayer times in Saitama
Prayer times in Saitama (Japan): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Saitama has 59 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Saitama
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Saitama prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Saitama change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Saitama on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:36 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, against only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Saitama and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:36 AM | 4:25 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:29 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:58 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Saitama comes at almost exactly the same time as Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Saitama is 25 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Saitama
Qibla direction for Saitama: 293.0° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,462 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Saitama is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Saitama during Ramadan
Ramadan in Saitama: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:15 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Saitama is located
Saitama is one of the regions of Japan. Its main city, Saitama, lies at 35.9081° N, 139.6566° E. The region has 59 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Saitama
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.90807, 139.65657
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,462 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Saitama
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Saitama takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Saitama, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Saitama
- Prayer times in Saitama1,324,854
- Kawaguchi607,373
- Salah times Kawagoe354,571
- Koshigaya345,353
- Prayer times in Tokorozawa344,194
- Sōka249,645
- Salah times Kasukabe229,792
- Ageo226,940
- Prayer times in Kumagaya195,277
- Niiza166,017
- Salah times Sayama160,843
- Kukichūō150,582
- Prayer times in Iruma147,166
- Misato, Saitama142,145
- Salah times Asaka141,083
- Shimotoda140,899
- Prayer times in Kōnosu116,828
- Fujimino113,597
- Salah times Kazo112,792
- Iwatsuki108,833
- Prayer times in Sakado100,275
- Yashio93,363
- Salah times Higashi-Matsuyama91,791
- Gyōda86,343
- Prayer times in Wako83,989
- Hannō80,361
- Salah times Honjō78,569
- Shiki76,445
- Prayer times in Warabi75,614
- Okegawa75,062
- Yoshikawa73,262
- Tsurugashima70,117
- Kitamoto66,022
- Hasuda61,540
- Chichibu61,159
- Hanyū58,686
- Hidaka55,294
- Satte55,286
- Hatogaya-honchō53,062
- Kamifukuoka52,323
- Shiraoka52,214
- Ōi50,593
- Sugito44,402
- Morohongō39,693
- Miyoshidai38,434
- Washinomiya36,544
- Yorii32,851
- Ishigami30,343
- Ogawamachi28,971
- Fukiage-fujimi28,334
- Kurihashi27,813
- Menuma27,684
- Shōbu22,156
- Kodamachō-kodamaminami21,544
- Yamata19,732
- Igusa19,378
- Ōgushi18,192
- Ranzan17,889
- Sashiōgi17,101
Prayer times near Saitama
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Saitama
Do prayer times in Saitama differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Saitama is 25 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Saitama practically coincides with Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Saitama?
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 Saitama during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Saitama?
Fajr in Saitama changes with the seasons: about 2:36 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Saitama?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:31 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.