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Prayer times in Nanto-shi
Muslims living in Nanto-shi can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Nanto-shi is a city in Japan, in Toyama, with about 47,976 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.
Prayer times in Nanto-shi today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Nanto-shi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Nanto-shi
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Nanto-shi on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:43 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 40 min, compared with only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:07 PM and 8:58 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:45 AM and 12:00 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Nanto-shi and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:26 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:43 AM | 4:34 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:45 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:58 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:14 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:45 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:49 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:27 AM | 7:00 AM | 11:50 AM | 2:22 PM | 4:40 PM | 6:07 PM |
Nanto-shi lies 268 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Nanto-shi comes about 11 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 should not be used in Nanto-shi.
Finding the Qibla from Nanto-shi
The Qibla in Nanto-shi is at 291.4° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,207 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 291.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Nanto-shi
For those fasting in Nanto-shi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:25 PM and imsak at 5:11 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:54 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 Nanto-shi
Nanto-shi is located at 36.5692° N, 136.9116° E, in Toyama, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Tonami, 6 km away. Close by you will find Fukumitsu (4 km), Tonami (6 km), and Nanto (6 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Nanto-shi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Toyama, Japan
- Population
- 47,976
- Coordinates
- 36.56922, 136.91162
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,207 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nanto-shi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nanto-shi is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:00 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:45 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Nanto-shi, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Nanto-shi
- Fukumitsu4 km · west
- Tonami6 km · north-east
- Nanto6 km · south
- Oyabe12 km · north-west
- Tsubata19 km · north-west
- Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka20 km · east
- Takaoka22 km · north-east
- Mukai-awagasaki25 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nanto-shi
What is the Qibla direction in Nanto-shi?
The Qibla in Nanto-shi is 291.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,207 km away.
What time is Fajr in Nanto-shi?
Fajr in Nanto-shi changes with the seasons: about 2:43 AM on 21 June and about 5:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Nanto-shi during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Nanto-shi differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Nanto-shi is 268 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nanto-shi is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Maghrib in Nanto-shi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:40 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.