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Prayer times in Shōbu
This page shows today’s prayer times in Shōbu, Saitama, worked out 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 commonly used in Japan.
Salah times in Shōbu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Shōbu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Shōbu by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shōbu on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 5:57 PM and 8:44 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shōbu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:46 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:35 AM | 4:25 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:57 PM |
Shōbu lies 43 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Shōbu practically coincides with Tokyo. This difference comes from 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 Shōbu.
Qibla direction in Shōbu
The Qibla in Shōbu is at 292.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,451 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.9°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Shōbu
For those fasting in Shōbu, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 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. Towards 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.
Where Shōbu is located
The coordinates of Shōbu are 36.0667° N and 139.6000° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kazo (6 km), Washinomiya (7 km), and Kitamoto (7 km). Kazo, the nearest administrative centre, is 6 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Saitama.
- Name
- Shōbu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saitama, Japan
- Population
- 22,156
- Coordinates
- 36.06667, 139.60000
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,451 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shōbu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shōbu is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shōbu (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Shōbu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shōbu
Do prayer times in Shōbu differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shōbu is 43 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Shōbu comes at almost exactly the same time as Tokyo.
When is Maghrib in Shōbu?
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 Shōbu?
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.
When is Fajr in Shōbu?
Fajr in Shōbu 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 Shōbu 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.