Prayer times – Ebina

Muslim Presence in Ebina: Ebina, a city in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, is home to a small but established Muslim community. While the history of Islam in Ebina is not extensively documented, the presence of Ebina Masjid, located at 3 Chome-12-1 Kamigo, indicates a local place of worship serving residents and visitors. The city's population of over 136,000 includes Muslims who have settled here for work, study, or family life, contributing to the multicultural fabric of the region.

Community Implantation and Mosques: The Muslim community in Ebina is supported by several prayer spaces in the wider Kanagawa and Tokyo area. Ebina Masjid is the primary local mosque, providing a dedicated space for daily prayers and community gatherings. Nearby, Yokohama Grand Masjid in Tsuzuki Ward and Muhammadi Masjid in Sagamihara offer additional facilities. In Tokyo, prominent mosques such as Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center in Shibuya and Masjid Indonesia Tokyo in Meguro City serve as central hubs. These mapped prayer places, including prayer rooms in Shibuya, Yokohama, and Shinjuku, reflect the dispersed yet connected nature of the Muslim community across the region.

Prayer Time Orientation: Muslims in Ebina follow the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone, Asia/Tokyo. Prayer times shift throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Ebina's latitude. The calculation method used ensures accuracy for the city's location. The Qibla direction, facing Mecca, is essential for prayer orientation, and the distance to Mecca is a reminder of the global Muslim community. This page provides a reliable schedule for daily worship, adapting to seasonal variations without specifying exact times.