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Prayer times in Minami-Sōma
Looking for the adhan times in Minami-Sōma? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Minami-Sōma, Fukushima. Every figure is computed for 37.6291° N, 140.9787° E, so the times reflect Minami-Sōma itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Minami-Sōma today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Minami-Sōma
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Minami-Sōma
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Minami-Sōma on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:20 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 46 min, against only 9 h 34 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:50 PM and 8:48 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:29 AM and 11:44 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Minami-Sōma and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:13 AM | 5:41 AM | 11:44 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:20 AM | 4:15 AM | 11:38 AM | 3:31 PM | 7:01 PM | 8:48 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:56 AM | 5:24 AM | 11:29 AM | 2:55 PM | 5:33 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:47 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:03 PM | 4:21 PM | 5:50 PM |
Minami-Sōma is located 244 km north-east of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Minami-Sōma is called about 5 minutes earlier 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 should not be used in Minami-Sōma.
Finding the Qibla from Minami-Sōma
Qibla direction for Minami-Sōma: 293.6° (north-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,495 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of any mosque in Minami-Sōma remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Minami-Sōma
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Minami-Sōma is at about 4:55 AM and iftar at 5:07 PM, for a fast of 12 h 02 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:20 AM and iftar to 5:37 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Minami-Sōma on the map
The coordinates of Minami-Sōma are 37.6291° N and 140.9787° E. The closest places on our site are Namie (16 km), Sōma (19 km), and Tamura (40 km). Sōma, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Fukushima.
- Name
- Minami-Sōma
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Fukushima, Japan
- Population
- 59,005
- Coordinates
- 37.62908, 140.97868
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.6° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,495 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Minami-Sōma
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Minami-Sōma takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 11:44 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:31 PM for the majority, 4:46 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
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 Minami-Sōma and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Minami-Sōma
- Namie16 km · south
- Sōma19 km · north
- Tamura40 km · south-west
- Funehikimachi-funehiki41 km · south-west
- Yanagawamachi-saiwaichō41 km · north-west
- Kakuda42 km · north-west
- Hobaramachi43 km · north-west
- Watari47 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Minami-Sōma
Do prayer times in Minami-Sōma differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Minami-Sōma is 244 km from Tokyo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Minami-Sōma comes about 5 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
What time is Fajr in Minami-Sōma?
Fajr in Minami-Sōma depends on the season: about 2:20 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Minami-Sōma?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Minami-Sōma?
The Qibla in Minami-Sōma is 293.6° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,495 km away.
How long is the fast in Minami-Sōma during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.