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Prayer times in Wako
Residents of and visitors to Wako can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Wako is a city in Japan, in Saitama, with about 83,989 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Wako today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Wako
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Wako
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Wako on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:36 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 35 min, against only 9 h 44 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Wako and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 2:36 AM | 4:26 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:04 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:39 AM | 2:13 PM | 4:31 PM | 5:58 PM |
Wako lies right next to Tokyo (13 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Wako practically coincides with Tokyo. Neighbouring areas can use the same timetable without noticeable error.
Finding the Qibla from Wako
The Qibla in Wako is at 293.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,465 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 shows 293.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Wako
Ramadan in Wako: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:00 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:15 PM, about 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 60 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Wako is located
The coordinates of Wako are 35.7894° N and 139.6233° E. The nearest cities on our site are Narimasu (1 km), Asaka (3 km), and Ōizumimachi (3 km). Asaka, the nearest administrative centre, is 3 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Saitama.
- Name
- Wako
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Saitama, Japan
- Population
- 83,989
- Coordinates
- 35.78944, 139.62333
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.0° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,465 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Wako
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Wako takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:49 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Wako, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Wako
- Narimasu1 km · south-east
- Asaka3 km · north-west
- Ōizumimachi3 km · south-west
- Ōizumi-gakuenchō4 km · south-west
- Shiki6 km · north-west
- Shimotoda6 km · north-east
- Warabi7 km · north-east
- Niiza7 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Wako
When is Fajr in Wako?
Fajr in Wako changes with the seasons: about 2:36 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 Wako during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Wako differ from Tokyo?
Hardly: Wako is only 13 km from Tokyo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What is the Qibla direction in Wako?
The Qibla in Wako is 293.0° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,465 km away.
When is Maghrib in Wako?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:31 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.