Regional capital · Erbil Governorate
Prayer times in Erbil
Muslims living in Erbil can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Erbil is a regional capital in Iraq, in Erbil Governorate, with about 1,612,700 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Erbil
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Erbil
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Erbil by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Erbil on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, against only 9 h 42 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:20 PM and 9:07 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:56 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Erbil and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:43 AM | 6:08 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:38 PM | 6:15 PM | 7:36 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:47 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:24 PM | 9:07 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:26 AM | 5:52 AM | 11:56 AM | 3:23 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:21 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:39 AM | 7:11 AM | 12:02 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:20 PM |
Erbil lies 321 km north of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Erbil comes roughly 1 minute later than in Baghdad. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Erbil.
Qibla direction in Erbil
In Erbil you face towards the south, at an angle of 195.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,692 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Erbil 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 Erbil
Fasting in Erbil, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:37 PM and imsak at 5:22 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:06 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Iraq.
Erbil on the map
The coordinates of Erbil are 36.1912° N and 44.0094° E. The nearest cities on our site are Khasnahzān (12 km), Baḥarkah (14 km), and Pīrmām (27 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel around Erbil Governorate.
- Name
- Erbil
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Erbil Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 1,612,700
- Coordinates
- 36.19117, 44.00943
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 195.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,692 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Erbil
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Erbil comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:12 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
Nearby cities to Erbil
- Khasnahzān12 km · east
- Baḥarkah14 km · north
- Pīrmām27 km · north-east
- Xebat32 km · west
- Shaqlāwah37 km · north-east
- Ḩarir50 km · north-east
- Koysinceq57 km · east
- Al-Hamdaniya District57 km · west
Prayer times in Erbil: questions and answers
When is Maghrib in Erbil?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 7:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Erbil?
The Qibla in Erbil is 195.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,692 km away.
What time is Fajr in Erbil?
Fajr in Erbil depends on the season: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:39 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Erbil?
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 differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Erbil is 321 km from Baghdad, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Erbil comes about 1 minute later than in Baghdad.