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Prayer times in Najaf
This page gives today’s prayer times in Najaf, a region of Iraq, together with links to the 3 cities of Najaf that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Najaf; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Najaf today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Najaf
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Najaf
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Najaf on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:22 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 11 min, compared with only 10 h 07 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:28 PM and 8:44 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 11:57 AM and 12:12 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Najaf and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:48 AM | 6:09 AM | 12:12 PM | 3:39 PM | 6:16 PM | 7:32 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:22 AM | 5:01 AM | 12:06 PM | 3:45 PM | 7:12 PM | 8:44 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:53 AM | 11:57 AM | 3:24 PM | 6:01 PM | 7:17 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 2:48 PM | 5:06 PM | 6:28 PM |
Najaf is located 235 km south of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Najaf comes about 2 minutes later than in Baghdad. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Najaf.
Qibla direction in Najaf
The Qibla in Najaf is at 201.0° from true north, clockwise from north, that is roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,163 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 201.0°.
Ramadan timetable for Najaf
Ramadan in Najaf: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:20 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:46 PM, roughly 12 h 15 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 06 min, longer by 51 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Najaf is located
Najaf is one of the regions of Iraq. Its main city, Najaf, lies at 31.2500° N, 43.8333° E. The region has 3 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Najaf
- Local name
- An Najaf
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 31.25000, 43.83333
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 201.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,163 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Najaf
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Najaf comes about 77 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:02 PM instead of 3:45 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:12 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
If you are travelling to Najaf, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times in the cities of Najaf
- Prayer times in Najaf482,576
- Kufa110,000
- Salah times Al Mishkhāb23,189
Nearby cities to Najaf
- Karbala Governorate139 km · north
- Al-Qadisiyah Governorate140 km · north-east
- Babil Governorate161 km · north-east
- Muthanna Governorate181 km · south-east
- Wasit Governorate224 km · north-east
- Dhi Qar230 km · east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Najaf
Do prayer times in Najaf differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Najaf is 235 km from Baghdad, towards the south, and Dhuhr in Najaf comes roughly 2 minutes later than in Baghdad.
When is Fajr in Najaf?
Fajr in Najaf depends on the season: about 3:22 AM on 21 June and about 5:32 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Najaf?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:06 PM on 21 December and 7:12 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Najaf?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Najaf?
The Qibla in Najaf is 201.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,163 km away.