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Prayer times in Iwatsuki
Residents of and visitors to Iwatsuki can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Iwatsuki is a city in Japan, in Saitama, with about 108,833 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Iwatsuki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Iwatsuki prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Iwatsuki change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Iwatsuki on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 36 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:57 PM and 8:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Iwatsuki and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 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 | 5:15 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:57 PM |
Iwatsuki lies 31 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Iwatsuki practically coincides with Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Iwatsuki.
Finding the Qibla from Iwatsuki
From Iwatsuki you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,463 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Iwatsuki and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Iwatsuki
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Iwatsuki is at about 4:59 AM and iftar at 5:15 PM, for a fast of 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:27 AM and iftar to 5:43 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Iwatsuki is located
The coordinates of Iwatsuki are 35.9647° N and 139.6964° E. The closest places on our site are Hasuda (4 km), Kasukabe (5 km), and Shiraoka (7 km). Hasuda, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Saitama.
- Name
- Iwatsuki
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saitama, Japan
- Population
- 108,833
- Coordinates
- 35.96474, 139.69644
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,463 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Iwatsuki
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Iwatsuki comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:48 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:49 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Iwatsuki (UTC+9), wherever you are.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Iwatsuki
Do prayer times in Iwatsuki differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Iwatsuki is 31 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Iwatsuki practically coincides with Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Iwatsuki?
Fajr in Iwatsuki changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Iwatsuki?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:30 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Iwatsuki 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.
Which calculation method is used for Iwatsuki?
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.