City · Yamaguchi
Prayer times in Shimonoseki
This page shows today’s salah times in Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi, 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 follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Japan.
Adhan times in Shimonoseki today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shimonoseki
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shimonoseki
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shimonoseki on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:21 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:35 PM and 9:08 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:09 PM and 12:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shimonoseki and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:58 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 5:05 AM | 12:18 PM | 4:03 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:08 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:48 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:53 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:35 PM |
Shimonoseki is located 822 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Shimonoseki comes roughly 35 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Shimonoseki.
Qibla in Shimonoseki and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Shimonoseki is at 288.6° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,796 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 288.6°.
Ramadan timetable for Shimonoseki
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shimonoseki is around 5:33 AM and iftar at 5:53 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 10 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:03 AM and iftar to 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Shimonoseki is located
The coordinates of Shimonoseki are 33.9555° N and 130.9371° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kitakyushu (14 km), Kanda (20 km), and Sanyōonoda (22 km). Kitakyushu, the nearest administrative centre, is 14 km away. Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Yamaguchi.
- Name
- Shimonoseki
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yamaguchi, Japan
- Population
- 265,684
- Coordinates
- 33.95548, 130.93713
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.6° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,796 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shimonoseki
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shimonoseki takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:03 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Shimonoseki
- Kitakyushu14 km · south-west
- Kanda20 km · south
- Sanyōonoda22 km · north-east
- Onoda23 km · east
- Miyaodai24 km · south-west
- Koga25 km · south-west
- Yukuhashi26 km · south
- Nakama26 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shimonoseki
How long is the fast in Shimonoseki during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Shimonoseki?
Fajr in Shimonoseki changes with the seasons: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 5:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Shimonoseki?
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 Shimonoseki differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shimonoseki is 822 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shimonoseki is called roughly 35 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Shimonoseki?
The Qibla in Shimonoseki is 288.6° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,796 km away.