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Prayer times in Chūō
This page shows today’s prayer times in Chūō, Yamanashi, 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.
Adhan times in Chūō today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Chūō
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Chūō change through the year
It is useful to know how prayer times in Chūō move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:42 AM on 21 June and 5:20 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 38 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:36 PM and 7:05 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 34 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 45 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:42 AM | 4:31 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:37 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:42 PM | 7:03 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:20 AM | 6:51 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:18 PM | 4:36 PM | 6:03 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Chūō is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 4 minutes later than in the capital. Chūō is 108 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Chūō
The Qibla in Chūō is at 292.4° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,380 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 292.4°.
Ramadan timetable for Chūō
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Chūō is around 5:04 AM and iftar at 5:20 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:32 AM and iftar to 5:48 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Chūō
Chūō lies at 35.5947° N, 138.5028° E, in Yamanashi, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Minami-Alps, 4 km away. Close by you will find Minamiarupusu (4 km), Minami-Alps (4 km), and Shōwa (5 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Chūō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yamanashi, Japan
- Population
- 31,216
- Coordinates
- 35.59465, 138.50275
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,380 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Chūō
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Chūō comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:52 PM instead of 3:37 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:54 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Chūō (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Chūō
- Minamiarupusu4 km · north-west
- Minami-Alps4 km · north-west
- Shōwa5 km · north-east
- Ryūō6 km · north
- Kofu10 km · north-east
- Kai10 km · north
- Nirasaki13 km · north
- Fuefuki13 km · east
Prayer times in Chūō: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Chūō?
The Qibla in Chūō is 292.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,380 km away.
Do prayer times in Chūō differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Chūō is 108 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Chūō is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Chūō?
Fajr in Chūō changes with the seasons: about 2:42 AM on 21 June and about 5:20 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Chūō?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:36 PM on 21 December and 7:05 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Chūō?
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.