City · Ishikawa Prefecture
Prayer times in Matsutō
Residents of and visitors to Matsutō can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Matsutō is a city in Japan, in Ishikawa Prefecture, with about 110,408 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Matsutō
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Matsutō prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Matsutō
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Matsutō on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:44 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 39 min, against only 9 h 40 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:09 PM and 8:59 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:46 AM and 12:01 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Matsutō and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:44 AM | 4:36 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:46 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:59 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:15 AM | 5:42 AM | 11:46 AM | 3:13 PM | 5:50 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:29 AM | 7:01 AM | 11:51 AM | 2:24 PM | 4:41 PM | 6:09 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Matsutō is called about 12 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes later than in the capital. Matsutō is 295 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Matsutō
In Matsutō you face towards the west, at an angle of 291.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,180 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Matsutō and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Matsutō during Ramadan
Ramadan in Matsutō: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:12 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:26 PM, about 12 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 62 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Matsutō on the map
Matsutō lies at 36.5167° N, 136.5667° E, in Ishikawa Prefecture, in Japan. The nearest administrative centre is Nonoichi, 5 km away. Close by you will find Nonoichi (5 km), Tsurugi-asahimachi (10 km), and Kanazawa (10 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Matsutō
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 110,408
- Coordinates
- 36.51667, 136.56667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,180 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Matsutō
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Matsutō comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:01 PM instead of 3:46 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:01 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Matsutō (UTC+9), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Matsutō
- Nonoichi5 km · north-east
- Tsurugi-asahimachi10 km · south-east
- Kanazawa10 km · north-east
- Nomimachi14 km · south-west
- Mukai-awagasaki14 km · north-east
- Komatsu16 km · south-west
- Tsubata23 km · north-east
- Fukumitsu27 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matsutō
How long is the fast in Matsutō during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Matsutō?
The Qibla in Matsutō is 291.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,180 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Matsutō?
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 Matsutō?
Fajr in Matsutō changes with the seasons: about 2:44 AM on 21 June and about 5:29 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Matsutō?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:41 PM on 21 December and 7:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.