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Prayer times in Shimada
Looking for the adhan times in Shimada? On this page 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 Shimada, Kumamoto. Every figure is computed for 32.7568° N, 130.7904° E, so the times reflect Shimada itself rather than the nearest big city.
Salah times in Shimada today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Shimada
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Shimada change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Shimada on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:27 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 19 min, against only 10 h on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:38 PM and 9:03 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:09 PM and 12:24 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Shimada and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:59 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:27 AM | 5:09 AM | 12:19 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:03 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:05 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:47 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:15 PM | 2:56 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:38 PM |
Compared with Tokyo, Dhuhr in Shimada comes roughly 36 minutes later than in Tokyo, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes later than in the capital. Shimada is 881 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Shimada
From Shimada you face towards the west, at an angle of 288.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 8,826 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Shimada 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 Shimada during Ramadan
Ramadan in Shimada: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:33 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:55 PM, about 12 h 12 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 54 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Shimada on the map
The coordinates of Shimada are 32.7568° N and 130.7904° E. The nearest cities on our site are Kōtō City (5 km), Mifune (5 km), and Kumamoto (11 km). Kumamoto, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Kumamoto.
- Name
- Shimada
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kumamoto, Japan
- Population
- 32,510
- Coordinates
- 32.75684, 130.79043
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 288.7° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,826 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Shimada
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Shimada is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:24 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:17 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Shimada and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Shimada
Which calculation method is used for Shimada?
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 Shimada?
Fajr in Shimada depends on the season: about 3:27 AM on 21 June and about 5:47 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Shimada?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:14 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Shimada differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Shimada is 881 km from Tokyo, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Shimada is called about 36 minutes later than in Tokyo.
What is the Qibla direction in Shimada?
The Qibla in Shimada is 288.7° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,826 km away.