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Prayer times in Sumayl
This page shows today’s salah times in Sumayl, 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 commonly used in Iraq.
Prayer times in Sumayl today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Sumayl
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Sumayl change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Sumayl on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 38 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:16 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:01 PM and 12:16 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Sumayl and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:16 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:50 AM | 12:10 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:31 PM | 9:16 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:57 AM | 12:01 PM | 3:28 PM | 6:05 PM | 7:26 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:44 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:06 PM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:23 PM |
Sumayl lies 417 km north of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Sumayl comes roughly 6 minutes later than in Baghdad. The gap is due to longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Sumayl.
Qibla direction in Sumayl
The Qibla in Sumayl is at 190.5° from true north, clockwise from north, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,741 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 190.5°.
Fasting hours in Sumayl during Ramadan
For those fasting in Sumayl, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:27 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:10 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 Sumayl
Sumayl is located at 36.8582° N, 42.8482° E, in Duhok Governorate, in Iraq. The nearest administrative centre is Duhok, 12 km away. Nearby places include Simele (less than 1 km), Duhok (12 km), and Sīnah (18 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Sumayl
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Duhok Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 152,512
- Coordinates
- 36.85823, 42.84820
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 190.5° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,741 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Sumayl
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Sumayl takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:16 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:02 PM for the majority, 5:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Sumayl, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times at each stop on your way.
Prayer times near Sumayl
Prayer times in Sumayl: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Sumayl?
The Qibla in Sumayl is 190.5° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,741 km away.
Do prayer times in Sumayl differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Sumayl is 417 km from Baghdad, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Sumayl comes about 6 minutes later than in Baghdad.
When is Fajr in Sumayl?
Fajr in Sumayl changes with the seasons: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:44 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Sumayl during Ramadan?
About 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Sumayl?
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.