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Prayer times in Baghdad
This page shows today’s salah times in Baghdad, Baghdad Governorate, 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 Muslim World League method, which is the usual reference in Iraq.
Today’s prayer times in Baghdad
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Baghdad prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Baghdad
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Baghdad on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:10 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 22 min, against only 9 h 57 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:22 PM and 8:51 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:55 AM and 12:10 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Baghdad and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| 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 | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:10 AM | 4:53 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:48 PM | 7:15 PM | 8:51 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:55 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:33 AM | 7:02 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:22 PM |
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq, and its timetable often serves as the reference for the country. Remember, though, that cities further east pray earlier and cities in the west later, so use the page of your own city when you live elsewhere in Iraq.
Qibla in Baghdad and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Baghdad is at 199.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,400 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 199.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Baghdad
Fasting in Baghdad, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:19 AM on the first day, 12 h 11 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:05 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.
About Baghdad
Baghdad lies at 33.3406° N, 44.4009° E, in Baghdad Governorate, in Iraq. Nearby places include Sadr City (8 km), Abu Ghraib (20 km), and Al Maḩmūdīyah (31 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Baghdad
- Type
- Capital city
- Part of
- Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 7,216,000
- Coordinates
- 33.34058, 44.40088
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 199.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,400 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Baghdad
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Baghdad is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:10 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 76 minutes around 21 June: 3:48 PM for the majority, 5:04 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Baghdad
- Sadr City8 km · north-east
- Abu Ghraib20 km · west
- Al Maḩmūdīyah31 km · south
- Baqubah50 km · north
- Habhab50 km · north
- Nāḩiyat al Iskandarīyah51 km · south
- Khāliş53 km · north
- Fallujah57 km · west
Prayer times in Baghdad: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Baghdad during Ramadan?
About 12 h 11 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Baghdad?
The Qibla in Baghdad is 199.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,400 km away.
What time is Fajr in Baghdad?
Fajr in Baghdad changes with the seasons: about 3:10 AM on 21 June and about 5:33 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Baghdad?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:59 PM on 21 December and 7:15 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Baghdad?
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.