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Prayer times in Abū al-Kahṣīb
Looking for the adhan times in Abū al-Kahṣīb? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Abū al-Kahṣīb, Basra Governorate. Every figure is computed for 30.4431° N, 47.8780° E, which means the times match Abū al-Kahṣīb itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Abū al-Kahṣīb
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Abū al-Kahṣīb prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Abū al-Kahṣīb by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Abū al-Kahṣīb on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 07 min, compared with only 10 h 11 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:13 PM and 8:25 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:41 AM and 11:56 AM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Abū al-Kahṣīb and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:33 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 4:47 AM | 11:50 AM | 3:27 PM | 6:54 PM | 8:25 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:17 AM | 5:37 AM | 11:41 AM | 3:08 PM | 5:44 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:15 AM | 6:41 AM | 11:46 AM | 2:33 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:13 PM |
Abū al-Kahṣīb is located 460 km south-east of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Abū al-Kahṣīb comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Baghdad. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Abū al-Kahṣīb.
Finding the Qibla from Abū al-Kahṣīb
The Qibla in Abū al-Kahṣīb is at 220.6° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,285 km away along the shortest path. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 220.6°.
Fasting hours in Abū al-Kahṣīb during Ramadan
Ramadan in Abū al-Kahṣīb: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:04 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:31 PM, about 12 h 17 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 49 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Abū al-Kahṣīb is located
The coordinates of Abū al-Kahṣīb are 30.4431° N and 47.8780° E. The closest places on our site are Basra (12 km), Az Zubayr (18 km), and Şafwān (40 km). Basra, the nearest administrative centre, is 12 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Basra Governorate.
- Name
- Abū al-Kahṣīb
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Basra Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 357,771
- Coordinates
- 30.44310, 47.87802
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 220.6° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,285 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Abū al-Kahṣīb
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Abū al-Kahṣīb is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 11:56 AM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 78 minutes around 21 June: 3:27 PM for the majority, 4:44 PM for the Hanafis. Select 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. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Abū al-Kahṣīb and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Abū al-Kahṣīb
- Basra12 km · north-west
- Az Zubayr18 km · west
- Şafwān40 km · south-west
- Umm Qaşr45 km · south
- Al Qurnah77 km · north-west
- Al Fāw77 km · south-east
- Al Madīnah82 km · north-west
- Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd125 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Abū al-Kahṣīb
Do prayer times in Abū al-Kahṣīb differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Abū al-Kahṣīb is 460 km from Baghdad, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Abū al-Kahṣīb comes about 14 minutes earlier than in Baghdad.
When is Maghrib in Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 6:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Abū al-Kahṣīb?
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 is the Qibla direction in Abū al-Kahṣīb?
The Qibla in Abū al-Kahṣīb is 220.6° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,285 km away.
What time is Fajr in Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Fajr in Abū al-Kahṣīb changes with the seasons: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 5:15 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.