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Prayer times in Shiga Prefecture
This page gives today’s prayer times in Shiga Prefecture, a region of Japan, together with links to the 17 cities of Shiga Prefecture that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Ōtsu; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Adhan times in Shiga Prefecture today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shiga Prefecture
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Shiga Prefecture by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shiga Prefecture on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 31 min, compared with only 9 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:14 PM and 8:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shiga Prefecture and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:37 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:31 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:56 AM | 4:43 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:46 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:54 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:14 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Shiga Prefecture comes roughly 15 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes later than in the capital. Shiga Prefecture is 355 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shiga Prefecture
Qibla from Shiga Prefecture: 291.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,182 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Shiga Prefecture is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Shiga Prefecture during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shiga Prefecture is around 5:14 AM and iftar at 5:32 PM, for a fast of 12 h 07 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:42 AM and iftar to 5:59 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Shiga Prefecture on the map
Shiga Prefecture is one of the regions of Japan. Its main city, Ōtsu, lies at 35.0000° N, 135.8667° E. The region has 17 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Shiga Prefecture
- Local name
- Shiga
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.00000, 135.86667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,182 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shiga Prefecture
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Shiga Prefecture comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:01 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:04 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
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 Shiga Prefecture (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Cities and towns in Shiga Prefecture
- Prayer times in Ōtsu345,070
- Kusatsu143,913
- Salah times Hikone113,647
- Nagahama113,636
- Prayer times in Youkaichi112,819
- Kōka89,619
- Salah times Moriyama85,485
- Ōmihachiman82,233
- Prayer times in Rittō70,312
- Konan54,607
- Salah times Yasu50,695
- Takashima46,976
- Prayer times in Minakuchichō-matoba38,986
- Maibara38,259
- Salah times Kitahama23,836
- Hino21,149
- Prayer times in Echigawa20,893
Nearby cities to Shiga Prefecture
- Kyoto11 km · west
- Nara35 km · south
- Osaka Prefecture48 km · south-west
- Mie Prefecture66 km · south-east
- Hyōgo71 km · south-west
- Gifu94 km · north-east
Prayer times in Shiga Prefecture: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Shiga Prefecture?
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.
How long is the fast in Shiga Prefecture during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Shiga Prefecture differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shiga Prefecture is 355 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shiga Prefecture is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Shiga Prefecture?
Fajr in Shiga Prefecture depends on the season: about 2:56 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shiga Prefecture?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.