IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN HIGASHI-ŌSAKA
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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Higashi-ōsaka, Japan

18:58
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fajr 03:07 dhuhr 11:54 asr 15:40 maghrib 18:58 isha 20:28 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Higashi-ōsaka

For today, May 22, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Higashi-ōsaka starts at 18:58. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 18:58, marking a difference of 1 minute later due to the solar cycle.

Maghrib is the sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun disappears. It is a moment of gratitude and the time for breaking fast during Ramadan.

Positioned at 34.67° latitude, Higashi-ōsaka experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Higashi-ōsaka results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Higashi-ōsaka spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:02, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:23.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Higashi-ōsaka:

Islamic Midnight

23:02

Last Third

00:23

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Higashi-ōsaka typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Maghrib for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Fard 3
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude."

Nearby Higashi-ōsaka Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

May 22, 2026
5 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:58
May 23, 2026
6 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:58
May 24, 2026
7 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:59
May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:00
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:00
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:01
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:02
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 291°

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Maghrib Prayer in Higashi-ōsaka — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Maghrib time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Higashi-ōsaka.

What time is Maghrib today in Higashi-ōsaka?
Maghrib in Higashi-ōsaka, Japan begins today (Friday, May 22, 2026) at 18:58 local time (Asia/Tokyo), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 20:28.
How long is the Maghrib window?
Maghrib has the shortest window of the five daily prayers — typically 60–90 minutes, closing when the red twilight on the western horizon disappears. In Higashi-ōsaka today, the window runs from 18:58 to 20:28.
Can Maghrib be combined with Isha?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Maghrib and Isha (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under conditions of travel, heavy rain, or illness. In normal circumstances each is offered in its own window.
What dua is recommended at the moment of Maghrib?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught the dua of breaking fast (which applies in Ramadan): "Dhahaba al-zama'u wabtallat al-'uruq wa thabata al-ajru in sha' Allah" — "Thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is established, God willing" (Abu Dawud).
How many rakat is Maghrib prayer?
Maghrib prayer consists of 3 Fard, 2 Sunnah (5 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Higashi-ōsaka for Maghrib?
From Higashi-ōsaka, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 291° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Maghrib changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Maghrib?
Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude.
Why are Maghrib's 3 rakat unusual?
Maghrib is the only obligatory prayer with an odd number of fard rakat. Scholars describe it as the 'witr of the day' — a fixed odd-numbered close to the daytime prayers, with Isha's witr being the odd close to the night.

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