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Prayer times in Mátészalka
This page shows today’s prayer times in Mátészalka, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Hungary.
Salah times in Mátészalka today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Mátészalka
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Mátészalka change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Mátészalka on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:08 AM, the longest day lasts 16 h 02 min, against only 8 h 23 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:28 PM and 10:49 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:29 AM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Mátészalka and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 3:50 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:38 AM | 2:59 PM | 5:43 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:08 AM | 4:31 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:48 PM | 8:34 PM | 10:49 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:27 PM | 8:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 7:17 AM | 11:29 AM | 1:23 PM | 3:40 PM | 5:28 PM |
Compared with Budapest, Dhuhr in Mátészalka comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Budapest, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 11 minutes earlier than in the capital. Mátészalka is 251 km from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mátészalka
Qibla direction for Mátészalka: 146.0° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 3,339 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Mátészalka remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Mátészalka
Ramadan in Mátészalka: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:54 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 4:42 PM, roughly 11 h 38 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 13 min, longer by 95 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Mátészalka
Mátészalka lies at 47.9553° N, 22.3235° E, in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, in Hungary. The nearest administrative centre is Kisvárda, 34 km away. Close by you will find Kisvárda (34 km), Nyíregyháza (45 km), and Hajdúnánás (67 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Mátészalka
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg, Hungary
- Population
- 18,718
- Coordinates
- 47.95528, 22.32348
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 146.0° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,339 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mátészalka
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mátészalka is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:38 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:48 PM for the majority, 6:02 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mátészalka (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Mátészalka
- Kisvárda34 km · north-west
- Nyíregyháza45 km · west
- Hajdúnánás67 km · west
- Hajdúböszörmény68 km · south-west
- Sátoraljaújhely69 km · north-west
- Debrecen70 km · south-west
- Balmazújváros82 km · south-west
- Hajdúszoboszló89 km · south-west
Prayer times in Mátészalka: questions and answers
Which calculation method is used for Mátészalka?
We use the Muslim World League method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
When is Fajr in Mátészalka?
Fajr in Mátészalka depends on the season: about 2:08 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Mátészalka?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 3:40 PM on 21 December and 8:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Mátészalka during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 38 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 13 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Mátészalka differ from Budapest?
Yes. Mátészalka is 251 km from Budapest, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Mátészalka comes about 13 minutes earlier than in Budapest.