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Prayer times in Gyōda

This page shows today’s prayer times in Gyōda, Saitama, 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 ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.

Salah times in Gyōda today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own reference method for the prayer times, and in Japan we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+9) and take daylight saving time into account where it is used. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Gyōda

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Gyōda

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Gyōda on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, compared with only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:45 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Gyōda and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Gyōda (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:21 AM5:47 AM11:50 AM3:16 PM5:53 PM7:14 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice2:35 AM4:25 AM11:44 AM3:34 PM7:02 PM8:45 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:04 AM5:30 AM11:35 AM3:02 PM5:39 PM6:59 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:17 AM6:49 AM11:40 AM2:13 PM4:31 PM5:58 PM

Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Gyōda comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes later than in the capital. Gyōda is 54 km from the capital, towards the north-west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Gyōda

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The Qibla in Gyōda is at 292.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,436 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.9°.

Fasting hours in Gyōda during Ramadan

Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Gyōda is at about 5:01 AM and iftar at 5:15 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:27 AM and iftar to 5:44 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.

About Gyōda

Gyōda is located at 36.1407° N, 139.4601° E, in Saitama, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kumagaya, 6 km away. Nearby places include Fukiage-fujimi (5 km), Kumagaya (6 km), and Hanyū (7 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.

Name
Gyōda
Type
City
Part of
Saitama, Japan
Population
86,343
Coordinates
36.14074, 139.46011
Time zone
UTC+9
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
292.9° (north-west)
Distance to Makkah
9,436 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Gyōda

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Gyōda comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:50 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Gyōda and organise your day around them.

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Prayer times in Gyōda: questions and answers

What time is Fajr in Gyōda?

Fajr in Gyōda depends on the season: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Gyōda?

The Qibla in Gyōda is 292.9° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,436 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Gyōda?

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 Gyōda 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.

When is Maghrib in Gyōda?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:31 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

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