City · Miyagi
Prayer times in Higashimatsushima
Muslims living in Higashimatsushima can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Higashimatsushima is a city in Japan, in Miyagi, with about 39,098 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 Higashimatsushima today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Higashimatsushima
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Higashimatsushima by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Higashimatsushima on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, against only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:48 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:28 AM and 11:43 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Higashimatsushima and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:12 AM | 5:40 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:09 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:10 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:14 AM | 4:12 AM | 11:37 AM | 3:32 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 3:54 AM | 5:23 AM | 11:28 AM | 2:54 PM | 5:32 PM | 6:55 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:13 AM | 6:48 AM | 11:33 AM | 2:00 PM | 4:18 PM | 5:48 PM |
Higashimatsushima lies 330 km north-east of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Higashimatsushima comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Higashimatsushima.
Qibla in Higashimatsushima and distance to Makkah
From Higashimatsushima you pray towards the north-west, at an angle of 293.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 9,476 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Higashimatsushima and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Fasting hours in Higashimatsushima during Ramadan
Ramadan in Higashimatsushima: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:55 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:05 PM, about 12 h of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 67 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Higashimatsushima
The coordinates of Higashimatsushima are 38.4089° N and 141.1790° E. The nearest cities on our site are Yamoto (4 km), Ishinomaki (11 km), and Matsushima (11 km). Ishinomaki, the nearest administrative centre, is 11 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Miyagi.
- Name
- Higashimatsushima
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Miyagi, Japan
- Population
- 39,098
- Coordinates
- 38.40886, 141.17901
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 293.7° (north-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,476 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Higashimatsushima
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Higashimatsushima comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:47 PM instead of 3:32 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:43 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Higashimatsushima (UTC+9), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Higashimatsushima
- Yamoto4 km · north-east
- Ishinomaki11 km · east
- Matsushima11 km · west
- Wakuya16 km · north
- Shiogama16 km · south-west
- Kogota-ekimae17 km · north-west
- Shōbudahama17 km · south-west
- Kogota19 km · north-west
Prayer times in Higashimatsushima: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Higashimatsushima?
The Qibla in Higashimatsushima is 293.7° from true north, towards the north-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,476 km away.
When is Fajr in Higashimatsushima?
Fajr in Higashimatsushima depends on the season: about 2:14 AM on 21 June and about 5:13 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Higashimatsushima differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Higashimatsushima is 330 km from Tokyo, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Higashimatsushima comes roughly 6 minutes earlier than in Tokyo.
How long is the fast in Higashimatsushima during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Higashimatsushima?
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.