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Prayer times in Sīnah
This page shows today’s salah times in Sīnah, Duhok 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 you can 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 Sīnah
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Sīnah prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sīnah change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sīnah on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, compared with only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:15 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:00 PM and 12:15 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sīnah and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:49 AM | 12:10 PM | 4:01 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:15 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:43 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:37 PM | 4:55 PM | 6:23 PM |
Compared with Baghdad, Dhuhr in Sīnah comes roughly 5 minutes later than in Baghdad, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 15 minutes later than in the capital. Sīnah is 407 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Sīnah and distance to Makkah
From Sīnah you pray towards the south, at an angle of 191.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,739 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Sīnah 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.
Ramadan timetable for Sīnah
Fasting in Sīnah, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:40 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:09 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iraq.
About Sīnah
The coordinates of Sīnah are 36.8085° N and 43.0394° E. The nearest cities on our site are Duhok (8 km), Simele (18 km), and Sumayl (18 km). Duhok, the nearest administrative centre, is 8 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Duhok Governorate.
- Name
- Sīnah
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Duhok Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 128,776
- Coordinates
- 36.80851, 43.03935
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 191.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,739 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sīnah
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sīnah takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:01 PM for the majority, 5:16 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to see the prayer times of Sīnah in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Sīnah
What is the Qibla direction in Sīnah?
The Qibla in Sīnah is 191.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,739 km away.
What time is Fajr in Sīnah?
Fajr in Sīnah changes with the seasons: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:43 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Sīnah?
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 Sīnah differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Sīnah is 407 km from Baghdad, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sīnah is called about 5 minutes later than in Baghdad.
When is Maghrib in Sīnah?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:55 PM on 21 December and 7:30 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.