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Prayer times in Higashine
Looking for the adhan times in Higashine? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Higashine, Yamagata. Every figure is computed for 38.4389° N, 140.4006° E, which means the times match Higashine itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Higashine
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Higashine prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Higashine
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Higashine on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:17 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, compared with only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:51 PM and 8:55 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:31 AM and 11:46 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Higashine and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:15 AM | 5:43 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:12 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:17 AM | 4:15 AM | 11:40 AM | 3:35 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:55 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:58 AM | 5:26 AM | 11:31 AM | 2:57 PM | 5:35 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:16 AM | 6:52 AM | 11:36 AM | 2:03 PM | 4:21 PM | 5:51 PM |
Higashine is located 312 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Higashine is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Higashine.
Finding the Qibla from Higashine
Qibla direction for Higashine: 293.2° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,413 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Higashine remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Higashine during Ramadan
Fasting in Higashine, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:08 PM and imsak at 4:58 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:39 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
Higashine on the map
Higashine lies at 38.4389° N, 140.4006° E, in Yamagata, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Murayama, 4 km away. Close by you will find Murayama (4 km), Yachi (8 km), and Tendō (10 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Higashine
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yamagata, Japan
- Population
- 47,682
- Coordinates
- 38.43889, 140.40056
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.2° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,413 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Higashine
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Higashine comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:50 PM instead of 3:35 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:46 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Good to know: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Higashine in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Higashine
What is the Qibla direction in Higashine?
The Qibla in Higashine is 293.2° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,413 km away.
When is Maghrib in Higashine?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:21 PM on 21 December and 7:06 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Higashine?
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.
Do prayer times in Higashine differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Higashine is 312 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Higashine comes about 3 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
What time is Fajr in Higashine?
Fajr in Higashine depends on the season: about 2:17 AM on 21 June and about 5:16 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.