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Prayer times in Kusatsu
Looking for the prayer times in Kusatsu? 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 Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 35.0167° N, 135.9667° E, so the times reflect Kusatsu itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Kusatsu
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Kusatsu prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Kusatsu
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kusatsu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:55 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 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kusatsu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:36 AM | 6:01 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:55 AM | 4:42 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:45 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:20 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:14 PM |
Kusatsu is located 346 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kusatsu comes about 15 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kusatsu.
Qibla direction in Kusatsu
The Qibla in Kusatsu is at 291.1° from true north, measured clockwise, that is roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,190 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.1°.
Fasting hours in Kusatsu during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Kusatsu is around 5:14 AM and iftar at 5:31 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 07 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:42 AM and iftar to 5:58 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Kusatsu on the map
Kusatsu lies at 35.0167° N, 135.9667° E, in Shiga Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Rittō, 3 km away. Close by you will find Rittō (3 km), Moriyama (6 km), and Ōtsu (9 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kusatsu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shiga Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 143,913
- Coordinates
- 35.01667, 135.96667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,190 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kusatsu
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kusatsu is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 5:01 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Kusatsu, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Kusatsu
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kusatsu
When is Maghrib in Kusatsu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:48 PM on 21 December and 7:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Kusatsu?
Fajr in Kusatsu depends on the season: about 2:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Kusatsu differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kusatsu is 346 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Kusatsu is called about 15 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Kusatsu 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.
Which calculation method is used for Kusatsu?
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.