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Prayer times in Diyala Governorate
Prayer times in Diyala Governorate (Iraq): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Diyala Governorate has 7 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Today’s prayer times in Diyala Governorate
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Diyala Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Diyala Governorate change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Diyala Governorate on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:04 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 25 min, compared with only 9 h 53 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:19 PM and 8:52 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:52 AM and 12:08 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Diyala Governorate and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:41 AM | 6:04 AM | 12:08 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:11 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:04 AM | 4:49 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:47 PM | 7:14 PM | 8:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:48 AM | 11:52 AM | 3:20 PM | 5:56 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:32 AM | 7:01 AM | 11:58 AM | 2:37 PM | 4:55 PM | 6:19 PM |
Diyala Governorate lies 96 km north-east of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Diyala Governorate is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Baghdad. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Diyala Governorate.
Qibla direction in Diyala Governorate
From Diyala Governorate you face towards the south, at an angle of 201.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,488 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Diyala Governorate and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Diyala Governorate
Ramadan in Diyala Governorate: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:17 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:37 PM, about 12 h 10 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 57 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Diyala Governorate is located
Diyala Governorate is one of the regions of Iraq. Its main city, Diyala Governorate, lies at 34.0000° N, 45.0000° E. The region has 7 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Diyala Governorate
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 34.00000, 45.00000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 201.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,488 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Diyala Governorate
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Diyala Governorate is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:08 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 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 offered on time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Diyala Governorate and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Diyala Governorate
- Prayer times in Khānaqīn175,000
- Al Miqdādīyah155,968
- Salah times Baqubah152,550
- Khāliş70,046
- Prayer times in Kifrī30,143
- Mandalī29,785
- Salah times Habhab21,373
Prayer times near Diyala Governorate
- Baghdad Governorate96 km · south-west
- Salah ad Din Governorate136 km · north-west
- Wasit Governorate144 km · south
- Sulaymaniyah Governorate159 km · north
- Halabja Governorate160 km · north-east
- Babil Governorate167 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Diyala Governorate
Do prayer times in Diyala Governorate differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Diyala Governorate is 96 km from Baghdad, towards the north-east, and Dhuhr in Diyala Governorate is called about 3 minutes earlier than in Baghdad.
When is Maghrib in Diyala Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:55 PM on 21 December and 7:14 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Diyala Governorate?
Fajr in Diyala Governorate depends on the season: about 3:04 AM on 21 June and about 5:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Diyala Governorate?
The Qibla in Diyala Governorate is 201.3° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,488 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Diyala 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.