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Prayer times in Mikuriya
Muslims living in Mikuriya can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Mikuriya is a city in Japan, in Tottori, with about 15,370 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Mikuriya today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Mikuriya prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mikuriya change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mikuriya on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:02 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, compared with only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:06 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:59 AM and 12:14 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mikuriya and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:37 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:02 AM | 4:51 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:25 PM | 9:06 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:59 AM | 3:26 PM | 6:02 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:04 PM | 2:39 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:23 PM |
Mikuriya lies 560 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Mikuriya comes roughly 25 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Mikuriya.
Finding the Qibla from Mikuriya
In Mikuriya you face towards the west, at an angle of 289.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,960 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mikuriya and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Mikuriya
For those fasting in Mikuriya, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 06 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:08 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Mikuriya
Mikuriya lies at 35.5124° N, 133.4974° E, in Tottori, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Yonago, 17 km away. Close by you will find Yabase (17 km), Yonago (17 km), and Sakaiminato (24 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mikuriya
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tottori, Japan
- Population
- 15,370
- Coordinates
- 35.51242, 133.49737
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,960 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mikuriya
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Mikuriya comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:12 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:14 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mikuriya (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mikuriya
Prayer times in Mikuriya: questions and answers
When is Fajr in Mikuriya?
Fajr in Mikuriya depends on the season: about 3:02 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Mikuriya?
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 Mikuriya?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 7:25 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Mikuriya differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Mikuriya is 560 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Mikuriya comes about 25 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Mikuriya?
The Qibla in Mikuriya is 289.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,960 km away.