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Prayer times in Kōnosu

Residents of and visitors to Kōnosu can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kōnosu is a city in Japan, in Saitama, with about 116,828 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Adhan times in Kōnosu 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 usual 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 follow daylight saving time automatically 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.

Prayer calendar for Kōnosu

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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How prayer times in Kōnosu change through the year

It helps to know how prayer times in Kōnosu move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:35 AM on 21 June and 5:16 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:31 PM and 7:02 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 37 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 42 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.

Estimated prayer times in Kōnosu (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 AM3:01 PM5:38 PM6:59 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:16 AM6:48 AM11:40 AM2:13 PM4:31 PM5:58 PM

Kōnosu lies 45 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kōnosu is called roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kōnosu.

Qibla in Kōnosu and distance to Makkah

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The Qibla in Kōnosu is at 292.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,444 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.9°.

Suhoor and iftar times in Kōnosu

For those fasting in Kōnosu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:15 PM and imsak at 5:00 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:43 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.

Kōnosu on the map

The coordinates of Kōnosu are 36.0687° N and 139.5168° E. The closest places on our site are Kitamoto (4 km), Ōgushi (7 km), and Fukiage-fujimi (7 km). Kitamoto, the nearest administrative centre, is 4 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Saitama.

Name
Kōnosu
Type
City
Part of
Saitama, Japan
Population
116,828
Coordinates
36.06868, 139.51684
Time zone
UTC+9
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
292.9° (north-west)
Distance to Makkah
9,444 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kōnosu

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kōnosu comes roughly 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, changing slightly over the year.

It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Kōnosu and organise your day around them.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kōnosu

What time is Fajr in Kōnosu?

Fajr in Kōnosu changes with the seasons: about 2:35 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

How long is the fast in Kōnosu 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 Kōnosu?

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.

Which calculation method is used for Kōnosu?

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 Kōnosu differ from Tokyo?

Yes. Kōnosu is 45 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Kōnosu is called about 1 minute later than in Tokyo.

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