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Prayer times in Minakuchichō-matoba
Looking for the adhan times in Minakuchichō-matoba? 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 Minakuchichō-matoba, Shiga Prefecture. Every figure is computed for 34.9667° N, 136.1667° E, so the times reflect Minakuchichō-matoba itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Minakuchichō-matoba
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Minakuchichō-matoba prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Minakuchichō-matoba change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Minakuchichō-matoba on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:55 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 31 min, compared with only 9 h 48 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:13 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Minakuchichō-matoba and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:36 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:55 AM | 4:42 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:44 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:52 PM | 7:11 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:28 AM | 6:59 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:29 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:13 PM |
Minakuchichō-matoba lies 330 km west of Tokyo, so Dhuhr in Minakuchichō-matoba comes roughly 14 minutes later than in Tokyo. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Minakuchichō-matoba.
Qibla direction in Minakuchichō-matoba
Qibla direction for Minakuchichō-matoba: 291.2° (west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 9,209 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Minakuchichō-matoba remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Minakuchichō-matoba
Fasting in Minakuchichō-matoba, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:30 PM and imsak at 5:13 AM on the first day, 12 h 07 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 5:57 PM for a fast of 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Japan.
About Minakuchichō-matoba
The coordinates of Minakuchichō-matoba are 34.9667° N and 136.1667° E. The closest places on our site are Kōka (2 km), Konan (7 km), and Hino (8 km). Kōka, the nearest administrative centre, is 2 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Shiga Prefecture.
- Name
- Minakuchichō-matoba
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Shiga Prefecture, Japan
- Population
- 38,986
- Coordinates
- 34.96667, 136.16667
- Time zone
- UTC+9
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 291.2° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 9,209 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Minakuchichō-matoba
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Minakuchichō-matoba is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 3:44 PM for the majority, 5:00 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Minakuchichō-matoba (UTC+9), whatever your location.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Minakuchichō-matoba
What is the Qibla direction in Minakuchichō-matoba?
The Qibla in Minakuchichō-matoba is 291.2° from true north, towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 9,209 km away.
When is Fajr in Minakuchichō-matoba?
Fajr in Minakuchichō-matoba depends on the season: about 2:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:28 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Minakuchichō-matoba?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:47 PM on 21 December and 7:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Minakuchichō-matoba?
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 Minakuchichō-matoba during Ramadan?
About 12 h 07 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.