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Prayer times in Prato
This page shows today’s salah times in Prato, Tuscany, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is commonly used in Italy.
Today’s prayer times in Prato
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Prato
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Prato by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Prato on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 28 min, compared with only 8 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 11:14 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:14 PM and 1:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Prato and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:59 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 5:33 AM | 1:17 PM | 5:24 PM | 9:02 PM | 11:14 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 7:03 AM | 1:08 PM | 4:32 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:02 AM | 7:46 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:23 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:19 PM |
Prato is located 249 km north-west of Rome, so Dhuhr in Prato is called about 6 minutes later than in Rome. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Prato.
Qibla in Prato and distance to Makkah
From Prato you face towards the south-east, at an angle of 124.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 3,635 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Prato and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Prato during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Prato is around 5:37 AM and iftar at 5:35 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 48 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:14 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 10 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Prato
Prato lies at 43.8805° N, 11.0970° E, in Tuscany, in Italy. The nearest administrative centre is Campi Bisenzio, 7 km away. Close by you will find Campi Bisenzio (7 km), Fornacelle (7 km), and Montemurlo (7 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Prato
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Tuscany, Italy
- Population
- 195,089
- Coordinates
- 43.88050, 11.09699
- Time zone
- UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 124.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 3,635 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Prato
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Prato comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:38 PM instead of 5:24 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Prato and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Prato
- Campi Bisenzio7 km · south-east
- Fornacelle7 km · north-west
- Montemurlo7 km · north-west
- Sesto Fiorentino10 km · south-east
- Pistoia15 km · west
- Scandicci16 km · south-east
- Florence16 km · south-east
- Empoli22 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Prato
Do prayer times in Prato differ from Rome?
Yes. Prato is 249 km from Rome, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Prato is called about 6 minutes later than in Rome.
What is the Qibla direction in Prato?
The Qibla in Prato is 124.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 3,635 km away.
What time is Fajr in Prato?
Fajr in Prato changes with the seasons: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:02 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Prato?
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.
How long is the fast in Prato during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 10 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.