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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in Ōtsu, Japan

11:53
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fajr 03:04 dhuhr 11:53 asr 15:39 maghrib 18:57 isha 20:27 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in Ōtsu

For today, May 22, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in Ōtsu starts at 11:53. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 11:53, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in Ōtsu.

Positioned at 35° latitude, Ōtsu experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Ōtsu results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Ōtsu spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:00, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:21.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Ōtsu:

Islamic Midnight

23:00

Last Third

00:21

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Ōtsu typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

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

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4
Fard 4
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

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7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

May 22, 2026
5 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
May 23, 2026
6 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
May 24, 2026
7 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:53
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 291°

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Dhuhr Prayer in Ōtsu — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Dhuhr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Ōtsu.

What time is Dhuhr today in Ōtsu?
Dhuhr in Ōtsu, Japan begins today (Friday, May 22, 2026) at 11:53 local time (Asia/Tokyo). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 15:39.
Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?
Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 — the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.
What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?
On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in Ōtsu is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 11:53 follows the standard daily structure.
Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.
How many rakat is Dhuhr prayer?
Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Ōtsu for Dhuhr?
From Ōtsu, 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 Dhuhr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?
Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.
Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?
Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 11:53 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in Ōtsu.

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