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Prayer times in Saint Matthews
This page shows today’s prayer times in Saint Matthews, Kentucky, 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 Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is commonly used in the United States.
Namaz times in Saint Matthews today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Saint Matthews prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Saint Matthews by season
Prayer times in Saint Matthews change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:46 AM and Maghrib at 9:09 PM, for a day of 14 h 50 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:37 AM and Maghrib to 5:26 PM, and the day is just 9 h 30 min. That is a difference of 5 h 20 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:34 AM | 7:46 AM | 1:50 PM | 5:16 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:46 AM | 6:20 AM | 1:44 PM | 5:39 PM | 9:09 PM | 10:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:18 AM | 7:31 AM | 1:35 PM | 5:01 PM | 7:38 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 7:56 AM | 12:41 PM | 3:08 PM | 5:26 PM | 6:45 PM |
Saint Matthews does not use the same time zone as the capital Washington D.C.: local time here is UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer. On the local clocks, Dhuhr in Saint Matthews comes about 34 minutes later than in Washington D.C., while the actual difference in the sun’s position depends on the 752 km between the two cities.
Qibla direction in Saint Matthews
Qibla direction for Saint Matthews: 50.7° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 11,279 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Saint Matthews is the easiest reference.
Suhoor and iftar times in Saint Matthews
For those fasting in Saint Matthews, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:13 PM and imsak at 6:17 AM on the first day, 11 h 46 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:44 PM and the fast lasts 12 h 53 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in the United States.
Saint Matthews on the map
The coordinates of Saint Matthews are 38.2529° N and 85.6558° W. The nearest cities on our site are Jeffersonville (8 km), Louisville (9 km), and Jeffersontown (10 km). Jeffersonville, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Kentucky.
- Name
- Saint Matthews
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Kentucky, United States
- Population
- 17,472
- Coordinates
- 38.25285, -85.65579
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 50.7° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,279 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Saint Matthews
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Saint Matthews comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:54 PM instead of 5:39 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 1:50 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Saint Matthews, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Saint Matthews
- Jeffersonville8 km · west
- Louisville9 km · west
- Jeffersontown10 km · south-east
- Clarksville10 km · north-west
- Newburg10 km · south
- Fern Creek12 km · south-east
- Highview13 km · south
- Okolona13 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Saint Matthews
When is Maghrib in Saint Matthews?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:26 PM on 21 December and 9:09 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Saint Matthews?
The Qibla in Saint Matthews is 50.7° from true north, towards the north-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 11,279 km away.
Do prayer times in Saint Matthews differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Saint Matthews is 752 km from Washington D.C., towards the west, and Dhuhr in Saint Matthews comes roughly 34 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
Which calculation method is used for Saint Matthews?
We use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method: Fajr at 15° and Isha when the sun is 15° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
How long is the fast in Saint Matthews during Ramadan?
About 11 h 46 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.