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Prayer times in Basra Governorate
Salah times in Basra Governorate (Iraq): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Basra Governorate has 8 towns and cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Salah times in Basra Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Basra Governorate prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Basra Governorate
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Basra Governorate on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:11 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, compared with only 10 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:15 PM and 8:27 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:43 AM and 11:58 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Basra Governorate and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:35 AM | 5:55 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:11 AM | 4:49 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:29 PM | 6:55 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:19 AM | 5:39 AM | 11:43 AM | 3:10 PM | 5:46 PM | 7:02 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:17 AM | 6:43 AM | 11:48 AM | 2:35 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:15 PM |
Compared with Baghdad, Dhuhr in Basra Governorate comes about 12 minutes earlier than in Baghdad, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 20 minutes earlier than in the capital. Basra Governorate is 432 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Basra Governorate
The Qibla in Basra Governorate is at 218.9° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,255 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 218.9°.
Fasting hours in Basra Governorate during Ramadan
Fasting in Basra Governorate, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:32 PM and imsak at 5:05 AM on the first day, 12 h 17 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 5:54 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 06 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iraq.
About Basra Governorate
Basra Governorate is one of the regions of Iraq. Its main city, Basra Governorate, lies at 30.4167° N, 47.4167° E. The region has 8 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Basra Governorate
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 30.41667, 47.41667
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 218.9° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,255 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Basra Governorate
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Basra Governorate comes roughly 78 minutes later around the summer solstice (4:46 PM instead of 3:29 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 11:58 AM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Basra Governorate, 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 in the cities of Basra Governorate
- Prayer times in Basra1,326,564
- Abū al-Kahṣīb357,771
- Salah times Al Madīnah255,000
- Al Qurnah134,174
- Prayer times in Az Zubayr122,676
- Umm Qaşr107,620
- Salah times Al Fāw104,569
- Şafwān22,929
Prayer times near Basra Governorate
- Dhi Qar145 km · north-west
- Maysan Governorate168 km · north
- Muthanna Governorate201 km · west
- Al-Qadisiyah Governorate278 km · north-west
- Wasit Governorate321 km · north-west
- Najaf354 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Basra Governorate
Which calculation method is used for Basra Governorate?
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.
Do prayer times in Basra Governorate differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Basra Governorate is 432 km from Baghdad, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Basra Governorate is called about 12 minutes earlier than in Baghdad.
What is the Qibla direction in Basra Governorate?
The Qibla in Basra Governorate is 218.9° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,255 km away.
When is Fajr in Basra Governorate?
Fajr in Basra Governorate depends on the season: about 3:11 AM on 21 June and about 5:17 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Basra Governorate during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 17 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 06 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.