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Prayer times in Shōwa
Residents of and visitors to Shōwa can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Shōwa is a city in Japan, in Yamanashi, with about 20,909 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in Shōwa today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shōwa
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Shōwa
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Shōwa on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:42 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 34 min, against only 9 h 45 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:02 PM and 8:46 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:38 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shōwa and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:57 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:42 AM | 4:30 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:37 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:09 AM | 5:34 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:05 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 | 6:02 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Shōwa comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 4 minutes later than in the capital. Shōwa is 105 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shōwa
From Shōwa you pray towards the west, at an angle of 292.4° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,381 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shōwa and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Shōwa during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Shōwa is around 5:04 AM and iftar at 5:20 PM, for a fast of 12 h 06 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:31 AM and iftar to 5:48 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
About Shōwa
The coordinates of Shōwa are 35.6279° N and 138.5351° E. The nearest cities on our site are Ryūō (4 km), Chūō (5 km), and Kofu (5 km). Chūō, the nearest administrative centre, is 5 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Yamanashi.
- Name
- Shōwa
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Yamanashi, Japan
- Population
- 20,909
- Coordinates
- 35.62792, 138.53514
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.4° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,381 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Shōwa
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Shōwa comes about 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.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Shōwa (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Shōwa
- Ryūō4 km · north-west
- Chūō5 km · south-west
- Kofu5 km · north-east
- Minami-Alps7 km · west
- Kai7 km · north
- Minamiarupusu7 km · west
- Isawa9 km · east
- Fuefuki9 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shōwa
What is the Qibla direction in Shōwa?
The Qibla in Shōwa is 292.4° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,381 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Shōwa?
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.
When is Maghrib in Shōwa?
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.
What time is Fajr in Shōwa?
Fajr in Shōwa 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.
Do prayer times in Shōwa differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shōwa is 105 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shōwa is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Tokyo.