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Prayer times in Arida
This page shows today’s prayer times in Arida, Wakayama, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Arida
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Arida
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Arida
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Arida on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:03 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 26 min, against only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:07 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Arida and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:34 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:03 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:47 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:24 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:19 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:31 AM | 7:01 AM | 11:57 AM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:18 PM |
Arida lies 454 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Arida comes roughly 18 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Arida.
Finding the Qibla from Arida
Qibla direction for Arida: 290.7° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,154 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Arida is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Arida
Ramadan in Arida: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:36 PM, roughly 12 h 09 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Arida on the map
Arida is located at 34.0809° N, 135.1191° E, in Wakayama, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Kainan, 12 km away. Nearby places include Kainan (12 km), Itogawa (14 km), and Minato (15 km). We apply these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Arida
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Wakayama, Japan
- Population
- 26,755
- Coordinates
- 34.08089, 135.11905
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 290.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,154 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Arida
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Arida takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:07 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 5:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Arida in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Arida
When is Maghrib in Arida?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What time is Fajr in Arida?
Fajr in Arida changes with the seasons: about 3:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:31 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Arida?
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.
How long is the fast in Arida during Ramadan?
About 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Arida differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Arida is 454 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Arida is called roughly 18 minutes later than in Tokyo.