Prayer times – Okinawa

Muslim Presence in Okinawa Okinawa, a vibrant city in Japan, is home to a small but established Muslim community. While the historical roots of Islam in Okinawa are not extensively documented, the presence of several mosques and Islamic centers indicates a settled community that has grown over time. Muslims in Okinawa come from diverse backgrounds, including local converts and expatriates, contributing to the city's multicultural fabric.

Community and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Okinawa is served by multiple prayer facilities, with a notable concentration in the Nishihara and Uruma areas. A prominent listed mosque is the Okinawa Masjid, also known as the Okinawa Islamic Culture Center (OICC), located at 2-chome-22-11 Uehara, Nishihara. This center serves as a central hub for worship and community activities. Other mapped prayer places include Ishikawa Masjid in Uruma and the AEON MALL Okinawa Rycom Mosque in Kitanakagusuku, reflecting the community's presence across the region.

Prayer Times and Orientation Prayer times in Okinawa follow the daily rhythm of Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha, which vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset. The city operates on Asia/Tokyo timezone. The Qibla direction for prayer is determined based on Okinawa's coordinates, and the distance to Mecca is a fixed geographical fact. The calculation method used provides consistent timings for the community's daily prayers.