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Prayer times in Matsuyama
Residents of and visitors to Matsuyama can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Matsuyama is a regional capital in Japan, in Ehime, with about 511,192 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Matsuyama today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Matsuyama
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Matsuyama by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Matsuyama on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 24 min, against only 9 h 54 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:02 PM and 12:17 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matsuyama and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 4:58 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:55 PM | 7:23 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:24 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:10 AM | 12:07 PM | 2:46 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:28 PM |
Matsuyama is located 665 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Matsuyama comes roughly 28 minutes later than in Tokyo. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Matsuyama.
Qibla direction in Matsuyama
The Qibla in Matsuyama is at 289.5° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,960 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 289.5°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Matsuyama
Fasting in Matsuyama, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:46 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 12 h 10 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Matsuyama
The coordinates of Matsuyama are 33.8392° N and 132.7657° E. The closest places on our site are Masaki (8 km), Haramachi (8 km), and Iyo (11 km). Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Ehime.
- Name
- Matsuyama
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Ehime, Japan
- Population
- 511,192
- Coordinates
- 33.83916, 132.76574
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.5° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,960 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Matsuyama
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Matsuyama comes about 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 3:55 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:17 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Matsuyama and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Matsuyama
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matsuyama
What is the Qibla direction in Matsuyama?
The Qibla in Matsuyama is 289.5° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,960 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Matsuyama?
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 Matsuyama during Ramadan?
About 12 h 10 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Matsuyama?
Fajr in Matsuyama changes with the seasons: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Matsuyama differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Matsuyama is 665 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Matsuyama comes roughly 28 minutes later than in Tokyo.