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Prayer times in Mosul
Looking for the adhan times in Mosul? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Mosul, Nineveh Governorate. Every figure is computed for 36.3350° N, 43.1189° E, which means the times match Mosul itself rather than the nearest big city.
Today’s prayer times in Mosul
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Muslim World League method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Mosul
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Mosul by season
Prayer times in Mosul change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at around 2:59 AM and Maghrib at 7:28 PM, for a day of 14 h 38 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:42 AM and Maghrib to 4:56 PM, and the day lasts only 9 h 41 min. The difference 4 h 57 min between the longest and the shortest day, and it explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:15 PM | 3:42 PM | 6:19 PM | 7:40 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:59 AM | 4:50 AM | 12:09 PM | 4:00 PM | 7:28 PM | 9:12 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:56 AM | 12:00 PM | 3:27 PM | 6:04 PM | 7:25 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:42 AM | 7:15 AM | 12:05 PM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:23 PM |
Compared with Baghdad, Dhuhr in Mosul is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Baghdad, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 13 minutes later than in the capital. Mosul is 355 km from the capital, towards the north. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Mosul
In Mosul you face towards the south, at an angle of 191.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,689 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Mosul 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 Mosul
For those fasting in Mosul, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:26 AM on the first day, 12 h 05 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:09 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.
Where Mosul is located
The coordinates of Mosul are 36.3350° N and 43.1189° E. The nearest cities on our site are Tallkayf (17 km), Barţalah (24 km), and Al-Hamdaniya District (24 km). Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel across Nineveh Governorate.
- Name
- Mosul
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Nineveh Governorate, Iraq
- Population
- 1,683,000
- Coordinates
- 36.33500, 43.11889
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Muslim World League
- Qibla direction
- 191.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,689 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Mosul
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Mosul takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:15 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:00 PM for the majority, 5:15 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
To get the most accurate countdown, make sure your device’s clock is correct: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Mosul (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Nearby cities to Mosul
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Mosul
When is Fajr in Mosul?
Fajr in Mosul changes with the seasons: about 2:59 AM on 21 June and about 5:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Mosul differ from Baghdad?
Yes. Mosul is 355 km from Baghdad, towards the north, and Dhuhr in Mosul is called roughly 5 minutes later than in Baghdad.
When is Maghrib in Mosul?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 7:28 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
What is the Qibla direction in Mosul?
The Qibla in Mosul is 191.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,689 km away.
How long is the fast in Mosul during Ramadan?
About 12 h 05 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.