Prayer times – Fukuyama

Muslim Presence in Fukuyama Fukuyama, a city in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, has a small but established Muslim community. While the historical roots of Islam in the city are not extensively documented, the presence of a local mosque and prayer facilities indicates a settled community that has grown over time. Muslims in Fukuyama include both Japanese converts and expatriates from various countries, contributing to the city's multicultural fabric.

Community and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Fukuyama is centered around the Fukuyama mosque, located at 1 Chome-10-13 Mifunecho, just 0.6 km from the city center. This mosque serves as a key prayer place for residents. Additionally, nearby cities such as Mihara and Kurashiki host other prayer facilities, including 三原モスク (Mihara Mosque) and MASJID INDONESIA KURASHIKI, which are accessible for those traveling or living in the wider region. These mapped prayer places reflect the implantation of the Muslim community across the area.

Prayer Time Orientation Prayer times in Fukuyama follow the daily rhythm of Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, varying throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset. The city operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are calculated for accurate prayer orientation. The calculation method used ensures times are suitable for local observance, adapting to Fukuyama's latitude and longitude.