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Prayer times in Yonezawa
This page shows today’s prayer times in Yonezawa, Yamagata, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Today’s prayer times in Yonezawa
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yonezawa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Yonezawa change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Yonezawa move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 2:22 AM on 21 June and 5:17 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 55 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:23 PM and 7:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 48 min in the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 32 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:16 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:22 AM | 4:17 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:35 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:53 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:59 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:32 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:36 PM | 6:59 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:51 AM | 11:37 AM | 2:06 PM | 4:23 PM | 5:53 PM |
Yonezawa is located 250 km north of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Yonezawa comes about 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Yonezawa.
Finding the Qibla from Yonezawa
The Qibla in Yonezawa is at 293.1° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,413 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 shows 293.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Yonezawa
Fasting in Yonezawa, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:10 PM and imsak at 4:59 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:40 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.
About Yonezawa
The coordinates of Yonezawa are 37.9100° N and 140.1167° E. The nearest cities on our site are Takahata (12 km), Nanyō (15 km), and Nagai (23 km). Nanyō, the nearest administrative centre, is 15 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Yamagata.
- Name
- Yonezawa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yamagata, Japan
- Population
- 94,486
- Coordinates
- 37.91000, 140.11667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.1° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,413 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Yonezawa
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Yonezawa takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:47 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:50 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Yonezawa, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Nearby cities to Yonezawa
- Takahata12 km · north-east
- Nanyō15 km · north
- Nagai23 km · north
- Kaminoyama30 km · north-east
- Date35 km · east
- Fukushima36 km · south-east
- Kitakata36 km · south-west
- Hobaramachi39 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Yonezawa
How long is the fast in Yonezawa during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Yonezawa?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:23 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Yonezawa differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Yonezawa is 250 km from Tokyo, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Yonezawa is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
Which calculation method is used for Yonezawa?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Yonezawa?
The Qibla in Yonezawa is 293.1° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,413 km away.