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Prayer times in Akiruno
This page shows today’s prayer times in Akiruno, Tokyo, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Akiruno
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Akiruno
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Akiruno
Prayer times in Akiruno vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:38 AM and Maghrib at 7:02 PM, for a day of 14 h 35 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:17 AM and Maghrib to 4:33 PM, and the day is just 9 h 44 min. That is a difference of 4 h 51 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:51 AM | 3:17 PM | 5:54 PM | 7:14 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:38 AM | 4:27 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:34 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:06 AM | 5:31 AM | 11:36 AM | 3:03 PM | 5:40 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:41 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:33 PM | 5:59 PM |
Akiruno lies 42 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Akiruno comes about 2 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Akiruno.
Finding the Qibla from Akiruno
The Qibla in Akiruno is at 292.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,435 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 292.8°.
Fasting hours in Akiruno during Ramadan
Fasting in Akiruno, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:17 PM and imsak at 5:01 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:45 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Akiruno
Akiruno is located at 35.7285° N, 139.2318° E, in Tokyo, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Ōme, 6 km away. Nearby places include Itsukaichi (1 km), Ōme (6 km), and Fussa (8 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Akiruno
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tokyo, Japan
- Population
- 81,912
- Coordinates
- 35.72854, 139.23180
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.8° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,435 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Akiruno
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Akiruno comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:49 PM instead of 3:34 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:51 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Prayer times near Akiruno
- Itsukaichi1 km · west
- Ōme6 km · north
- Fussa8 km · east
- Hamura9 km · north-east
- Hachiōji12 km · south-east
- Hakonegasaki12 km · north-east
- Akishima13 km · east
- Yokota14 km · east
Prayer times in Akiruno: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Akiruno?
The Qibla in Akiruno is 292.8° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,435 km away.
When is Maghrib in Akiruno?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:33 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Akiruno during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 06 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 Akiruno?
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 Akiruno differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Akiruno is 42 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Akiruno is called roughly 2 minutes later than in Tokyo.