Prayer times – Tokyo

Muslim Presence in Tokyo: Tokyo is home to a diverse Muslim community that has grown steadily over recent decades. While the historical Muslim presence in Japan is relatively recent, Tokyo now hosts a significant number of Muslims from various backgrounds, including students, professionals, and families. The community is well-established, with several mosques and prayer spaces serving the needs of residents and visitors alike.

Community Implantation: The Muslim community in Tokyo is spread across multiple wards and cities, with notable prayer places in Shibuya, Taito, Meguro, Toshima, Chiyoda, Ota, Katsushika, Shinjuku, Edogawa, and Chuo. A prominent listed mosque is Tokyo Camii & Diyanet Turkish Culture Center in Shibuya, which serves as a central hub for worship and cultural activities. Other key locations include As-Salaam Masjid in Taito City, Masjid Indonesia Tokyo in Meguro City, and Otsuka Masjid in Toshima City. These prayer places reflect the community's implantation across the city, from central wards to suburban areas.

Prayer-Time Orientation: Muslims in Tokyo follow the five daily prayers—Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha—according to the local timezone (Asia/Tokyo). Prayer times vary throughout the year due to changes in sunrise and sunset, influenced by Tokyo's latitude. The calculation method used provides consistent timings for the community. The Qibla direction for Tokyo is oriented towards Mecca, with a specific bearing that Muslims use when performing prayers. The distance from Tokyo to Mecca is approximately 9,500 kilometers, underscoring the global connection of the local Muslim community.