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Prayer times in Erbil Governorate
This page gives today’s prayer times in Erbil Governorate, a region of Iraq, together with links to the 11 cities of Erbil Governorate that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Erbil Governorate; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Prayer times in Erbil Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Erbil Governorate prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Erbil Governorate change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Erbil Governorate move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 2:55 AM on 21 June and 5:38 AM on 21 December, a difference of 2 h 43 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:52 PM and 7:24 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 38 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 41 min in the winter solstice. Use these figures to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:42 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:11 PM | 3:37 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:55 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:05 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:25 AM | 5:51 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:22 PM | 5:59 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:01 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:19 PM |
Compared with Baghdad, Dhuhr in Erbil Governorate comes roughly 1 minute later than in Baghdad, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 9 minutes later than in the capital. Erbil Governorate is 336 km away from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Erbil Governorate
Qibla direction for Erbil Governorate: 195.5° (south). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 1,711 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Erbil Governorate is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Erbil Governorate during Ramadan
Ramadan in Erbil Governorate: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:36 PM, about 12 h 05 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 62 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Erbil Governorate is located
Erbil Governorate is one of the regions of Iraq. Its main city, Erbil Governorate, is at 36.3333° N, 44.2000° E. The region has 11 cities on our site, and the adhan time can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Erbil Governorate
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 36.33333, 44.20000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 195.5° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,711 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Erbil Governorate
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Erbil Governorate comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:11 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are passing through Erbil Governorate, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Salah times across Erbil Governorate
- Prayer times in Erbil1,612,700
- Xebat148,047
- Salah times Khasnahzān146,639
- Baḥarkah130,518
- Prayer times in Soran91,589
- Koysinceq44,987
- Salah times Pīrmām38,686
- Shaqlāwah32,599
- Prayer times in Ḩarir32,171
- Ṟuwandiz22,943
- Salah times Khalīfān19,891
Prayer times near Erbil Governorate
- Kirkuk Governorate108 km · south
- Duhok Governorate125 km · north-west
- Sulaymaniyah Governorate146 km · south-east
- Nineveh Governorate155 km · west
- Halabja Governorate206 km · south-east
- Salah ad Din Governorate210 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Erbil Governorate
What time is Fajr in Erbil Governorate?
Fajr in Erbil Governorate changes with the seasons: about 2:55 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Erbil Governorate during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 05 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 Erbil 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.
Do prayer times in Erbil Governorate differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Erbil Governorate is 336 km from Baghdad, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Erbil Governorate is called about 1 minute later than in Baghdad.
When is Maghrib in Erbil Governorate?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.