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Prayer times in Xebat
This page shows today’s prayer times in Xebat, Erbil Governorate, worked out 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 Xebat
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Xebat
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Xebat by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Xebat on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 38 min, against only 9 h 41 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:21 PM and 9:09 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:58 AM and 12:13 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Xebat and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:13 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:17 PM | 7:38 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:07 PM | 3:58 PM | 7:26 PM | 9:09 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:28 AM | 5:54 AM | 11:58 AM | 3:25 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:22 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:40 AM | 7:13 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:21 PM |
Xebat lies 336 km north of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Xebat comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Baghdad. The gap is due to longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Xebat.
Finding the Qibla from Xebat
Qibla direction for Xebat: 193.7° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,693 km away. A calibrated compass does the job, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Xebat is the easiest reference.
Fasting hours in Xebat during Ramadan
For those fasting in Xebat, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:24 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:07 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.
Xebat on the map
Xebat is located at 36.2780° N, 43.6707° E, in Erbil Governorate, in Iraq. The nearest administrative centre is Erbil, 32 km away. Close by you will find Al-Hamdaniya District (26 km), Barţalah (27 km), and Erbil (32 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Xebat
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Erbil Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 148,047
- Coordinates
- 36.27798, 43.67065
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 193.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,693 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Xebat
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Xebat comes roughly 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:13 PM instead of 3:58 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:13 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Xebat and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Xebat
- Al-Hamdaniya District26 km · west
- Barţalah27 km · west
- Erbil32 km · east
- Baḥarkah33 km · east
- Khasnahzān43 km · east
- Pīrmām49 km · east
- Mosul50 km · west
- 'Ākra54 km · north
Prayer times in Xebat: questions and answers
What is the Qibla direction in Xebat?
The Qibla in Xebat is 193.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,693 km away.
How long is the fast in Xebat 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.
Do prayer times in Xebat differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Xebat is 336 km from Baghdad, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Xebat comes roughly 3 minutes later than in Baghdad.
What time is Fajr in Xebat?
Fajr in Xebat depends on the season: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:40 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Xebat?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:26 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.