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Prayer times in Khuzestan

Prayer times in Khuzestan (Iran): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Khuzestan has 31 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.

Today’s prayer times in Khuzestan

  

  1. Fajr
  2. Sunrise
  3. Dhuhr
  4. Asr
  5. Maghrib
  6. Isha
Calculation settings

Calculated with the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method.

The times in this card are calculated for Ahvāz, the main city of Khuzestan. Open your own city’s page below for times that match its exact location.

Each country has its own usual method for the prayer times, and in Iran we use the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method (Fajr at 17.7°, Isha when the sun is 14° below the horizon). Times are shown in local time (UTC+3:30) and take daylight saving time into account when it applies. Small differences of a minute or two with the local mosque are normal, as some mosques add a few minutes of precaution.

Monthly prayer timetable for Khuzestan

 
DayHijriFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
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Summer and winter prayer times in Khuzestan

Prayer times in Khuzestan vary a lot over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:34 AM and Maghrib at 7:42 PM, giving a day of 14 h 11 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:44 AM and Maghrib to 5:36 PM, and the day lasts only 10 h 07 min. The difference 4 h 05 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves noticeably from month to month.

Estimated prayer times in Khuzestan (2027)
DayFajrSunriseDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
20 MarchSpring equinox5:00 AM6:20 AM12:23 PM3:50 PM6:44 PM7:28 PM
21 JuneSummer solstice3:34 AM5:11 AM12:17 PM3:56 PM7:42 PM8:37 PM
23 SeptemberAutumn equinox4:44 AM6:04 AM12:08 PM3:35 PM6:28 PM7:13 PM
21 DecemberWinter solstice5:44 AM7:10 AM12:13 PM2:58 PM5:36 PM6:24 PM

Khuzestan lies 549 km south-west of Tehran, so Dhuhr in Khuzestan is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Tehran. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Khuzestan.

Qibla direction in Khuzestan

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The Qibla in Khuzestan is at 220.8° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,409 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 220.8°.

Fasting hours in Khuzestan during Ramadan

Ramadan in Khuzestan: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:32 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:14 PM, about 12 h 32 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 22 min, longer by 50 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).

Where Khuzestan is located

Khuzestan is one of the regions of Iran. Its main city, Ahvāz, is at 31.3190° N, 48.6842° E. The region has 31 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Regions nearby are listed below.

Name
Khuzestan
Type
Region
Part of
Iran
Coordinates
31.31901, 48.68420
Time zone
UTC+3:30
Calculation method
Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran
Qibla direction
220.8° (south-west)
Distance to Makkah
1,409 km

Asr and Jumu‘ah in Khuzestan

The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Khuzestan comes roughly 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:23 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.

Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Khuzestan in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.

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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Khuzestan

What time is Fajr in Khuzestan?

Fajr in Khuzestan depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 5:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.

What is the Qibla direction in Khuzestan?

The Qibla in Khuzestan is 220.8° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,409 km away.

Which calculation method is used for Khuzestan?

We use the Institute of Geophysics, University of Tehran method: Fajr at 17.7° and Isha when the sun is 14° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.

How long is the fast in Khuzestan during Ramadan?

Roughly 12 h 32 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 22 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.

Do prayer times in Khuzestan differ from Tehran?

Yes. Khuzestan is 549 km from Tehran, towards the south-west, and Dhuhr in Khuzestan is called roughly 11 minutes later than in Tehran.

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