City · Kagoshima Prefecture
Prayer times in Soo
Looking for the prayer times in Soo? 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 Soo, Kagoshima Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 31.6464° N, 130.9907° E, which means the times match Soo itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Soo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Soo prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Soo
It is useful to know how prayer times in Soo move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:32 AM on 21 June and 5:44 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 12 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:16 PM and 7:24 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 13 min in the summer solstice and drops to 10 h 05 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:21 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:32 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:57 PM | 7:24 PM | 8:57 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:12 PM | 7:29 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:14 PM | 2:58 PM | 5:16 PM | 6:39 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Soo comes about 35 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 24 minutes later than in the capital. Soo is 922 km away from the capital, towards the south-west. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Soo
The Qibla in Soo is at 289.0° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,883 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 points to 289.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Soo
Ramadan in Soo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:56 PM, about 12 h 14 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Soo is located
The coordinates of Soo are 31.6464° N and 130.9907° E. The closest places on our site are Sueyoshichō-ninokata (2 km), Miyakonojō (12 km), and Mochibaru (18 km). Miyakonojō, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Kagoshima Prefecture.
- Name
- Soo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 33,310
- Coordinates
- 31.64637, 130.99068
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,883 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Soo
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Soo is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:57 PM for the majority, 5:14 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Soo and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Soo
- Sueyoshichō-ninokata2 km · east
- Miyakonojō12 km · north-east
- Mochibaru18 km · north-east
- Shibushi22 km · south-east
- Kokubu-matsuki23 km · north-west
- Kirishima24 km · north-west
- Hamanoichi26 km · west
- Kushima30 km · south-east
Prayer times in Soo: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Soo?
The Qibla in Soo is 289.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,883 km away.
What time is Fajr in Soo?
Fajr in Soo depends on the season: about 3:32 AM on 21 June and about 5:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Soo?
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 Soo during Ramadan?
About 12 h 14 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Soo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:16 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.