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Prayer times in Kurobe-shi
Residents of and visitors to Kurobe-shi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kurobe-shi is a city in Japan, in Toyama, with about 41,564 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Kurobe-shi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kurobe-shi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kurobe-shi change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kurobe-shi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:39 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 42 min, against only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:05 PM and 8:57 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kurobe-shi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:23 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:39 AM | 4:31 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:44 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:11 AM | 5:38 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:08 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:26 AM | 6:59 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:19 PM | 4:37 PM | 6:05 PM |
Kurobe-shi is located 242 km north-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Kurobe-shi is called roughly 9 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kurobe-shi.
Qibla in Kurobe-shi and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Kurobe-shi is at 291.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,238 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 291.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Kurobe-shi
Ramadan in Kurobe-shi: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:09 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:22 PM, about 12 h 03 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 63 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Kurobe-shi
Kurobe-shi lies at 36.9012° N, 137.4496° E, in Toyama, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Uozu, 12 km away. Close by you will find Nyūzen (6 km), Uozu (12 km), and Namerikawa (18 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kurobe-shi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Toyama, Japan
- Population
- 41,564
- Coordinates
- 36.90123, 137.44955
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,238 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kurobe-shi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Kurobe-shi is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:58 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 4:59 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Kurobe-shi (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Kurobe-shi
- Nyūzen6 km · north-east
- Uozu12 km · south
- Namerikawa18 km · south-west
- Kamiichi24 km · south
- Gohyakkoku29 km · south-west
- Toyama31 km · south-west
- Imizu32 km · south-west
- Nishishinminato36 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kurobe-shi
What is the Qibla direction in Kurobe-shi?
The Qibla in Kurobe-shi is 291.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,238 km away.
When is Maghrib in Kurobe-shi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:37 PM on 21 December and 7:13 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Kurobe-shi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Kurobe-shi is 242 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Kurobe-shi comes about 9 minutes later than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Kurobe-shi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 03 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 Kurobe-shi?
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.