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Prayer times in Chōfu
This page shows today’s salah times in Chōfu, Tokyo, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Prayer times in Chōfu today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Chōfu
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Chōfu by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Chōfu on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:37 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 35 min, compared with only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:58 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:34 AM and 11:49 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Chōfu and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:21 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:49 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:37 AM | 4:26 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:05 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:34 AM | 3:01 PM | 5:38 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:14 PM | 4:32 PM | 5:58 PM |
Chōfu is very close to Tokyo (13 km), so its prayer times hardly differ: Dhuhr in Chōfu comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo. Neighbouring areas can rely on the same timetable without noticeable error.
Qibla in Chōfu and distance to Makkah
From Chōfu you face towards the north-west, at an angle of 292.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,464 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Chōfu and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Chōfu
Ramadan in Chōfu: 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, 5:16 PM, roughly 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 Chōfu is located
Chōfu lies at 35.6592° N, 139.5484° E, in Tokyo, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Komae, 4 km away. Close by you will find Komae (4 km), Noborito (4 km), and Inagi (5 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
- Chōfu
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tokyo, Japan
- Population
- 242,614
- Coordinates
- 35.65924, 139.54837
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,464 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chōfu
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chōfu comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:48 PM instead of 3:33 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:49 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Chōfu, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Chōfu
Prayer times in Chōfu: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Chōfu?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:32 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Chōfu?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Chōfu?
The Qibla in Chōfu is 292.9° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,464 km away.
Do prayer times in Chōfu differ from Tokyo?
Hardly: Chōfu is only 13 km from Tokyo, so the difference stays within a minute or two.
What time is Fajr in Chōfu?
Fajr in Chōfu changes with the seasons: about 2:37 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.