City · Shiga Prefecture
Prayer times in Rittō
Residents of and visitors to Rittō can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Rittō is a city in Japan, in Shiga Prefecture, with about 70,312 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Rittō today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Rittō prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Rittō
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rittō on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 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 6:13 PM and 8:53 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:49 AM and 12:04 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rittō and can differ by a minute or two 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 | 4:19 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:12 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:54 AM | 2:30 PM | 4:48 PM | 6:13 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Rittō is called roughly 15 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Rittō is 343 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Rittō
Qibla from Rittō: 291.1° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,192 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Rittō is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Rittō during Ramadan
Ramadan in Rittō: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:14 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:31 PM, about 12 h 07 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 59 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Rittō
Rittō lies at 35.0275° N, 135.9997° E, in Shiga Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kusatsu, 3 km away. Nearby places include Kusatsu (3 km), Moriyama (5 km), and Yasu (8 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rittō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shiga Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 70,312
- Coordinates
- 35.02745, 135.99971
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.1° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,192 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rittō
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rittō is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:04 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap 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. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Rittō in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Rittō
- Kusatsu3 km · west
- Moriyama5 km · north
- Yasu8 km · north
- Konan9 km · east
- Ōtsu12 km · west
- Ōmihachiman14 km · north-east
- Kōka15 km · east
- Minakuchichō-matoba17 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rittō
When is Maghrib in Rittō?
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.
How long is the fast in Rittō during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Rittō?
Fajr in Rittō changes with the seasons: 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.
Which calculation method is used for Rittō?
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 Rittō differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Rittō is 343 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Rittō comes roughly 15 minutes later than in Tokyo.