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Prayer times in Kumagaya
Looking for the prayer times in Kumagaya? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kumagaya, Saitama. Every figure is computed for 36.1350° N, 139.3900° E, which means the times match Kumagaya itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Kumagaya
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kumagaya prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Kumagaya by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kumagaya on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:35 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, against 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 Kumagaya and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:26 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:34 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:05 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:58 PM |
Kumagaya is located 56 km north-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kumagaya is called roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Kumagaya.
Qibla in Kumagaya and distance to Makkah
In Kumagaya you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 292.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,430 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kumagaya 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.
Fasting hours in Kumagaya during Ramadan
Ramadan in Kumagaya: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:01 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:16 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).
About Kumagaya
The coordinates of Kumagaya are 36.1350° N and 139.3900° E. The nearest cities on our site are Yamata (6 km), Gyōda (6 km), and Fukiage-fujimi (7 km). Gyōda, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Saitama.
- Name
- Kumagaya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saitama, Japan
- Population
- 195,277
- Coordinates
- 36.13497, 139.39004
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,430 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kumagaya
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kumagaya comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:50 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Kumagaya in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Kumagaya
- Yamata6 km · south
- Gyōda6 km · east
- Fukiage-fujimi7 km · south-east
- Menuma10 km · north
- Ranzan11 km · south-west
- Higashi-Matsuyama12 km · south
- Ōwa12 km · north-east
- Hanyū13 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kumagaya
How long is the fast in Kumagaya 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.
Do prayer times in Kumagaya differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kumagaya is 56 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kumagaya comes about 1 minute later than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Kumagaya?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Kumagaya?
The Qibla in Kumagaya is 292.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,430 km away.
When is Fajr in Kumagaya?
Fajr in Kumagaya 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.