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Prayer times in Sado
This page shows today’s prayer times in Sado, Niigata, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Japan.
Namaz times in Sado today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sado prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Sado by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sado on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:28 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 48 min, against only 9 h 32 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 5:59 PM and 9:00 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:39 AM and 11:54 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sado and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:28 AM | 4:24 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:43 PM | 7:12 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:06 AM | 5:35 AM | 11:39 AM | 3:06 PM | 5:43 PM | 7:06 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:24 AM | 6:59 AM | 11:44 AM | 2:12 PM | 4:30 PM | 5:59 PM |
Sado is located 285 km north-west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Sado is called about 5 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Sado.
Qibla direction in Sado
Qibla from Sado: 292.0° (west). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 9,266 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Sado remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Sado
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Sado is at about 5:06 AM and iftar at 5:17 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h 01 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 4:31 AM and iftar to 5:47 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Sado
The coordinates of Sado are 38.0250° N and 138.3593° E. The closest places on our site are Ryōtsu-minato (9 km), Maki (55 km), and Yoshida-kasugachō (60 km). Niigata, the nearest administrative centre, is 61 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Niigata.
- Name
- Sado
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Niigata, Japan
- Population
- 51,492
- Coordinates
- 38.02496, 138.35931
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 292.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,266 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sado
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Sado comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:57 PM instead of 3:43 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 11:54 AM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Tip: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Sado
- Ryōtsu-minato9 km · north-east
- Maki55 km · south-east
- Yoshida-kasugachō60 km · south-east
- Niigata61 km · east
- Tsubame64 km · south-east
- Shirone65 km · south-east
- Kameda-honchō68 km · east
- Sanjō69 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sado
Which calculation method is used for Sado?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Sado?
The Qibla in Sado is 292.0° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,266 km away.
When is Maghrib in Sado?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:30 PM on 21 December and 7:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Sado differ from Tokyo?
Yes. Sado is 285 km from Tokyo, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Sado is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Tokyo.
When is Fajr in Sado?
Fajr in Sado depends on the season: about 2:28 AM on 21 June and about 5:24 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.