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Prayer times in Nineveh Governorate
This page gives today’s prayer times in Nineveh Governorate, a region of Iraq, together with links to the 7 cities and towns of Nineveh Governorate that have their own page. The times shown in the card are those of Nineveh Governorate; every city page below is calculated for its own coordinates, because the adhan can differ by several minutes across a region.
Salah times in Nineveh Governorate today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Prayer calendar for Nineveh Governorate
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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How prayer times in Nineveh Governorate change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Nineveh Governorate move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:03 AM on 21 June and 5:45 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 41 min, while Maghrib moves between 4:59 PM and 7:30 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 37 min in the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 42 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 | 4:49 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:03 AM | 4:53 AM | 12:12 PM | 4:02 PM | 7:30 PM | 9:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:32 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:02 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:45 AM | 7:17 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:41 PM | 4:59 PM | 6:26 PM |
Nineveh Governorate is located 352 km north-west of Baghdad, so Dhuhr in Nineveh Governorate comes roughly 7 minutes later than in Baghdad. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Nineveh Governorate.
Qibla in Nineveh Governorate and distance to Makkah
The Qibla in Nineveh Governorate is at 189.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,651 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 189.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Nineveh Governorate
Ramadan in Nineveh Governorate: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:28 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:44 PM, about 12 h 06 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 61 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Nineveh Governorate is located
Nineveh Governorate is one of the regions of Iraq. Its main city, Nineveh Governorate, lies at 36.0833° N, 42.5000° E. The region has 7 cities on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western ends. Regions nearby are listed below.
- Name
- Nineveh Governorate
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Iraq
- Coordinates
- 36.08333, 42.50000
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 189.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,651 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Nineveh Governorate
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Nineveh Governorate comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:17 PM instead of 4:02 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Nineveh Governorate and organise your day around them.
Cities and towns in Nineveh Governorate
- Prayer times in Mosul1,683,000
- 'Ākra105,370
- Salah times Al-Hamdaniya District50,000
- Sinjar38,294
- Prayer times in Tallkayf23,524
- Akre23,000
- Salah times Barţalah15,000
Prayer times near Nineveh Governorate
- Duhok Governorate123 km · north-east
- Erbil Governorate155 km · east
- Kirkuk Governorate168 km · south-east
- Salah ad Din Governorate205 km · south-east
- Sulaymaniyah Governorate267 km · east
- Al-Anbar Governorate302 km · south
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nineveh Governorate
What is the Qibla direction in Nineveh Governorate?
The Qibla in Nineveh Governorate is 189.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,651 km away.
What time is Fajr in Nineveh Governorate?
Fajr in Nineveh Governorate depends on the season: about 3:03 AM on 21 June and about 5:45 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Nineveh Governorate differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Nineveh Governorate is 352 km from Baghdad, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Nineveh Governorate is called about 7 minutes later than in Baghdad.
How long is the fast in Nineveh Governorate during Ramadan?
About 12 h 06 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 Nineveh 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.