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Prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah
This page shows today’s prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah, Baghdad Governorate, calculated 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 you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Iraq.
Today’s prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Al Maḩmūdīyah
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah
Prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 3:12 AM and Maghrib at 7:14 PM, giving a day of 14 h 20 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:33 AM and Maghrib to 4:59 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 58 min. The difference 4 h 22 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 | 4:44 AM | 6:07 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 4:54 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:47 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:50 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:33 AM | 7:01 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:23 PM |
Al Maḩmūdīyah is located 28 km south of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Al Maḩmūdīyah practically coincides with Baghdad. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Al Maḩmūdīyah.
Qibla in Al Maḩmūdīyah and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Al Maḩmūdīyah: 200.2° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,369 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Al Maḩmūdīyah is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Al Maḩmūdīyah during Ramadan
For those fasting in Al Maḩmūdīyah, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 12 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:06 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 Iraq.
Where Al Maḩmūdīyah is located
The coordinates of Al Maḩmūdīyah are 33.0622° N and 44.3656° E. The closest places on our site are Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah (20 km), Baghdad (31 km), and Abu Ghraib (32 km). Baghdad, the nearest administrative centre, is 31 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Baghdad Governorate.
- Name
- Al Maḩmūdīyah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 350,000
- Coordinates
- 33.06221, 44.36564
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 200.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,369 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Al Maḩmūdīyah
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Al Maḩmūdīyah is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:47 PM for the majority, 5:03 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Al Maḩmūdīyah and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Al Maḩmūdīyah
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah20 km · south
- Baghdad31 km · north
- Abu Ghraib32 km · north-west
- Al-Musayab32 km · south
- Sadr City37 km · north
- Saddat al Hindīyah39 km · south
- Aş Şuwayrah41 km · east
- Al Maḩāwīl45 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah
When is Maghrib in Al Maḩmūdīyah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Al Maḩmūdīyah during Ramadan?
About 12 h 12 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Al Maḩmūdīyah differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Al Maḩmūdīyah is 28 km from Baghdad, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Al Maḩmūdīyah practically coincides with Baghdad.
Which calculation method is used for Al Maḩmūdīyah?
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.
What time is Fajr in Al Maḩmūdīyah?
Fajr in Al Maḩmūdīyah depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.