Tokyo Prayer Times
Find accurate prayer times for Tokyo, Japan. Evergreen guide to daily Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha prayers, with local mosque information and Qibla direction.
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.
Prayer times in Tokyo are updated daily based on the calculation method used. The Qibla direction is consistent throughout the year. For accurate daily times, refer to the dynamic prayer time table on this page. Tokyo's timezone is Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9).
Prayer times in Tokyo shift throughout the year due to seasonal changes in sunrise and sunset. Summer days bring earlier Fajr and later Isha, while winter days have later Fajr and earlier Isha. These variations are natural and accounted for in the daily prayer schedule.