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Prayer times in Sumoto

Residents of and visitors to Sumoto can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Sumoto is a city in Japan, in Hyōgo, with about 42,094 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.

Prayer times in Sumoto today

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Muslim World League method.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Japan we use the Muslim World League method (Fajr at 18°, Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+9) and follow daylight saving time automatically when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Sumoto prayer times for this month

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Prayer times in Sumoto by season

The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Sumoto on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:03 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 27 min, compared with only 9 h 52 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 8:54 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:53 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sumoto and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.

Estimated prayer times in Sumoto (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox4:41 AM6:05 AM12:08 PM3:35 PM6:12 PM7:30 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:03 AM4:49 AM12:02 PM3:48 PM7:16 PM8:54 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:25 AM5:49 AM11:53 AM3:20 PM5:57 PM7:16 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:32 AM7:02 AM11:58 AM2:36 PM4:54 PM6:19 PM

Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Sumoto is called about 19 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 15 minutes later than in the capital. Sumoto is 462 km away from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.

Qibla direction in Sumoto

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Qibla from Sumoto: 290.6° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,124 km away. A well calibrated compass app is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Sumoto is the easiest reference.

Fasting hours in Sumoto 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 Sumoto is around 5:18 AM and iftar at 5:37 PM, for a fast of 12 h 09 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:47 AM and iftar to 6:03 PM, for a fast of 13 h 06 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.

Sumoto on the map

The coordinates of Sumoto are 34.3432° N and 134.8891° E. The closest places on our site are Minamiawaji (13 km), Awaji (15 km), and Fukura (19 km). Minamiawaji, the nearest administrative centre, is 13 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Hyōgo.

Name
Sumoto
Type
City
Part of
Hyōgo, Japan
Population
42,094
Coordinates
34.34322, 134.88911
Time zone
UTC+9
Calculation method
Muslim World League
Qibla direction
290.6° (west)
Distance to Makkah
9,124 km

Friday prayer and Asr time in Sumoto

The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Sumoto comes roughly 76 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:04 PM instead of 3:48 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:08 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

For the best results, 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 Sumoto (UTC+9), whatever your location.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sumoto

When is Fajr in Sumoto?

Fajr in Sumoto changes with the seasons: about 3:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

Which calculation method is used for Sumoto?

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.

Do prayer times in Sumoto differ from Tokyo?

Yes. Sumoto is 462 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Sumoto is called about 19 minutes later than in Tokyo.

When is Maghrib in Sumoto?

Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:16 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.

How long is the fast in Sumoto during Ramadan?

About 12 h 09 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

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