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Prayer times in Dhi Qar
This page gives today’s prayer times in Dhi Qar, a region of Iraq, together with links to the 4 cities and towns of Dhi Qar that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Dhi Qar; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Today’s prayer times in Dhi Qar
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Dhi Qar prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Dhi Qar
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Dhi Qar on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:12 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 11 min, compared with only 10 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:18 PM and 8:35 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:47 AM and 12:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Dhi Qar and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:12 AM | 4:51 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:35 PM | 7:02 PM | 8:35 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:44 AM | 11:47 AM | 3:15 PM | 5:51 PM | 7:07 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:23 AM | 6:49 AM | 11:53 AM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:18 PM |
Compared with Baghdad, Dhuhr in Dhi Qar is called roughly 8 minutes earlier than in Baghdad, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 13 minutes earlier than in the capital. Dhi Qar is 290 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.
Finding the Qibla from Dhi Qar
Qibla direction for Dhi Qar: 211.9° (south-west). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,266 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Dhi Qar remains the simplest guide.
Ramadan timetable for Dhi Qar
Ramadan in Dhi Qar: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:10 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:36 PM, about 12 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Dhi Qar
Dhi Qar is one of the regions of Iraq. Its main city, Dhi Qar, is at 31.2500° N, 46.2500° E. The region has 4 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Dhi Qar
- Local name
- Muḩāfaz̧at Dhī Qār
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 31.25000, 46.25000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 211.9° (south-west)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,266 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Dhi Qar
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Dhi Qar is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:03 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 77 minutes around 21 June: 3:35 PM for the majority, 4:52 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Dhi Qar (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Cities and towns in Dhi Qar
- Prayer times in Nasiriyah558,400
- Ash Shaţrah182,175
- Salah times Qal‘at Sukkar110,000
- Nāḩiyat al Fuhūd21,551
Nearby cities to Dhi Qar
- Maysan Governorate106 km · north-east
- Al-Qadisiyah Governorate133 km · north-west
- Muthanna Governorate142 km · south-west
- Basra Governorate145 km · south-east
- Wasit Governorate184 km · north-west
- Babil Governorate210 km · north-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Dhi Qar
Which calculation method is used for Dhi Qar?
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 Dhi Qar?
The Qibla in Dhi Qar is 211.9° from true north, towards the south-west. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,266 km away.
Do prayer times in Dhi Qar differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Dhi Qar is 290 km from Baghdad, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Dhi Qar is called about 8 minutes earlier than in Baghdad.
What time is Fajr in Dhi Qar?
Fajr in Dhi Qar depends on the season: about 3:12 AM on 21 June and about 5:23 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Dhi Qar?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 7:02 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.