Prayer times – Sasebo

Muslim Presence in Sasebo Sasebo, a city in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, hosts a small but established Muslim community. While historical records of early Muslim settlement are limited, the presence of a mosque in nearby Nagasaki indicates a long-term implantation of Muslims in the region. The community has grown through international connections, including students, professionals, and families who have made Sasebo their home.

Community and Prayer Places The Muslim community in Sasebo is served by the Nagasaki masjid, located about 46 km away in Nagasaki city at 7-9 Kawaguchimachi. This mosque serves as a central prayer place for Muslims in the area, providing a space for daily prayers and community gatherings. The mapped prayer place highlights the local implantation of the Muslim community, with the mosque situated in the Kawaguchimachi district of Nagasaki.

Prayer Time Orientation Muslims in Sasebo observe the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the city's timezone, Asia/Tokyo. Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Sasebo's latitude and the seasons. The Qibla direction and distance to Mecca are key for orientation during prayer. The calculation method used ensures accurate timings for the local community.