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Prayer times in Ogawamachi
This page shows today’s prayer times in Ogawamachi, Saitama, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Ogawamachi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Ogawamachi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Ogawamachi by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Ogawamachi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:36 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 37 min, compared with only 9 h 43 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 8:46 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:36 AM and 11:51 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Ogawamachi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:36 AM | 4:26 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:35 PM | 7:03 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:05 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:36 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:41 AM | 2:14 PM | 4:32 PM | 5:59 PM |
Ogawamachi is located 56 km north-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Ogawamachi comes about 2 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Ogawamachi.
Qibla in Ogawamachi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Ogawamachi is at 292.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,424 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.8°.
Ramadan timetable for Ogawamachi
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Ogawamachi is at about 5:01 AM and iftar at 5:16 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 05 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:28 AM and iftar to 5:44 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Ogawamachi on the map
Ogawamachi lies at 36.0534° N, 139.2661° E, in Saitama, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Ranzan, 4 km away. Close by you will find Ranzan (4 km), Yorii (9 km), and Yamata (10 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Ogawamachi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saitama, Japan
- Population
- 28,971
- Coordinates
- 36.05342, 139.26612
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,424 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Ogawamachi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ogawamachi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:51 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Ogawamachi (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Nearby cities to Ogawamachi
- Ranzan4 km · east
- Yorii9 km · north-west
- Yamata10 km · east
- Morohongō14 km · south
- Higashi-Matsuyama14 km · east
- Kumagaya14 km · north-east
- Sakado15 km · south-east
- Tsurugashima16 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ogawamachi
Which calculation method is used for Ogawamachi?
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 Ogawamachi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Ogawamachi is 56 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Ogawamachi comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Ogawamachi?
The Qibla in Ogawamachi is 292.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,424 km away.
When is Maghrib in Ogawamachi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:32 PM on 21 December and 7:03 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Ogawamachi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.