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Prayer times in Machida
This page shows today’s prayer times in Machida, 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 use the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Machida
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Machida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Machida change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Machida on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:38 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, compared with only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 8:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:35 AM and 11:50 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Machida and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:22 AM | 5:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:16 PM | 5:53 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:38 AM | 4:27 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:33 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:05 AM | 5:30 AM | 11:35 AM | 3:02 PM | 5:39 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:40 AM | 2:15 PM | 4:33 PM | 5:59 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Machida comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 1 minute later than in the capital. Machida is 27 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Machida and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Machida: 292.9° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,461 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Machida remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Machida 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 Machida is at about 5:00 AM and iftar at 5:16 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:28 AM and iftar to 5:44 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Machida on the map
Machida is located at 35.5403° N, 139.4508° E, in Tokyo, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Yamato, 8 km away. Nearby places include Minamirinkan (5 km), Yamato (8 km), and Zama (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
- Machida
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tokyo, Japan
- Population
- 431,079
- Coordinates
- 35.54028, 139.45083
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.9° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,461 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Machida
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Machida takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:50 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:33 PM for the majority, 4:48 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Machida and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Machida
Do prayer times in Machida differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Machida is 27 km from Tokyo, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Machida comes roughly 1 minute later than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Machida?
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.
When is Maghrib in Machida?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:33 PM on 21 December and 7:01 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Machida?
Fajr in Machida depends on the season: about 2:38 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Machida 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.