City · Calabarzon
Prayer times in San Mateo
Muslims living in San Mateo can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. San Mateo is a city in the Philippines, in Calabarzon, with about 134,327 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Salah times in San Mateo today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for San Mateo
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in San Mateo change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in San Mateo on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 4:07 AM, the longest day lasts 13 h, compared with only 11 h 16 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 7:42 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:48 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of San Mateo and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:23 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:13 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:07 AM | 5:27 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:45 AM | 11:48 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:51 PM | 6:58 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 4:59 AM | 6:15 AM | 11:53 AM | 3:07 PM | 5:31 PM | 6:43 PM |
Compared with Manila, Dhuhr in San Mateo comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Manila, and on the 21 June Maghrib falls at almost the same minute in both places. San Mateo is 18 km away from the capital, towards the north-east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in San Mateo
The Qibla in San Mateo is at 289.0° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 8,536 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 289.0°.
Suhoor and iftar times in San Mateo
Ramadan in San Mateo: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 4:59 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:57 PM, about 12 h 48 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 20 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where San Mateo is located
The coordinates of San Mateo are 14.6982° N and 121.1236° E. The closest places on our site are Bagong Silangan (2 km), Commonwealth (5 km), and Marikina City (6 km). Antipolo City, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel across Calabarzon.
- Name
- San Mateo
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Calabarzon, Philippines
- Population
- 134,327
- Coordinates
- 14.69820, 121.12360
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 289.0° (west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 8,536 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in San Mateo
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in San Mateo comes about 70 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:33 PM instead of 3:23 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:03 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to San Mateo, check the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to San Mateo
- Bagong Silangan2 km · north-west
- Commonwealth5 km · west
- Marikina City6 km · south
- Antipolo City8 km · south
- Novaliches Proper9 km · west
- Quezon City10 km · south-west
- Talipapa10 km · west
- Rodriguez11 km · north-east
Prayer times in San Mateo: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in San Mateo?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:31 PM on 21 December and 6:27 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in San Mateo during Ramadan?
About 12 h 48 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in San Mateo?
Fajr in San Mateo changes with the seasons: about 4:07 AM on 21 June and about 4:59 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for San Mateo?
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.
Do prayer times in San Mateo differ from Manila?
Yes. San Mateo is 18 km from Manila, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in San Mateo comes roughly 1 minute earlier than in Manila.