IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN ŌTSU
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Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Ōtsu, Japan

18:59
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fajr 03:01 dhuhr 11:53 asr 15:40 maghrib 18:59 isha 20:29 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Ōtsu

For today, May 25, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Ōtsu starts at 18:59. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 19:00, 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 35° latitude, Ōtsu experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Ōtsu results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later 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 00:20.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Ōtsu:

Islamic Midnight

23:00

Last Third

00:20

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu Mosques

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7-Day Maghrib Schedule

May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
18:59
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
19:01
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:02
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:03
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
19:03
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 291°

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Maghrib Prayer in Ōtsu — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Maghrib today in Ōtsu?
Maghrib in Ōtsu, Japan begins today (Monday, May 25, 2026) at 18:59 local time (Asia/Tokyo), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 20:29.
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 Ōtsu today, the window runs from 18:59 to 20:29.
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 does today's Maghrib time in Ōtsu compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Ōtsu was at 18:59 local time — identical to today's 18:59. Year-over-year drift is sometimes zero when the leap-year alignment cancels out the typical solar shift.
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 Ōtsu for Maghrib?
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 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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