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Prayer times in Matthews
This page shows today’s prayer times in Matthews, North Carolina, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method, which is the usual reference in the United States.
Adhan times in Matthews today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) method.
Prayer calendar for Matthews
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Matthews
Prayer times in Matthews vary a lot between the seasons. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 4:43 AM and Maghrib at 8:40 PM, for a day of 14 h 31 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 6:12 AM and Maghrib to 5:15 PM, and the day is just 9 h 48 min. The difference 4 h 44 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 6:17 AM | 7:27 AM | 1:30 PM | 4:57 PM | 7:34 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 4:43 AM | 6:09 AM | 1:25 PM | 5:13 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 6:02 AM | 7:12 AM | 1:15 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:18 PM | 8:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:27 AM | 12:21 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:30 PM |
Matthews is located 533 km south-west of Washington D.C., so Dhuhr in Matthews is called about 15 minutes later than in Washington D.C. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Matthews.
Finding the Qibla from Matthews
Qibla direction for Matthews: 54.5° (north-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 11,141 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Matthews remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Matthews during Ramadan
Fasting in Matthews, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:58 PM and imsak at 5:55 AM on the first day, 11 h 53 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 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.
Where Matthews is located
The coordinates of Matthews are 35.1168° N and 80.7237° W. The closest places on our site are Stallings (4 km), Indian Trail (7 km), and Mint Hill (10 km). Charlotte, the nearest administrative centre, is 16 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across North Carolina.
- Name
- Matthews
- Type
- City
- Part of
- North Carolina, United States
- Population
- 30,678
- Coordinates
- 35.11681, -80.72368
- Time zone
- UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer
- Calculation method
- Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
- Qibla direction
- 54.5° (north-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 11,141 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Matthews
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Matthews is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:30 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 5:13 PM for the majority, 6:28 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, 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 Matthews (UTC−5, UTC−4 in summer), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Matthews
- Stallings4 km · south-east
- Indian Trail7 km · south-east
- Mint Hill10 km · north-east
- Charlotte16 km · north-west
- Monroe22 km · south-east
- Huntersville34 km · north
- Rock Hill35 km · south-west
- Concord35 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Matthews
Which calculation method is used for 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.
Do prayer times in Matthews differ from Washington D.C.?
Yes. Matthews is 533 km from Washington D.C., towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Matthews comes about 15 minutes later than in Washington D.C.
What time is Fajr in Matthews?
Fajr in Matthews depends on the season: about 4:43 AM on 21 June and about 6:12 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Matthews?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 December and 8:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Matthews during Ramadan?
About 11 h 53 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 12 h 53 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.