Prayer times in Iraq
Choose your city to see today's prayer times, the monthly timetable, the Ramadan 2027 timetable and the Qibla direction. Times for Iraq use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method by default.
Major cities
- Baghdad
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Al Basrah al Qadimah
- Mosul
- Erbil
- Basrah
- Karbala
- Sadr City
- Kirkuk
- Abu Ghurayb
- Sulaymaniyah
- Nasiriyah
Ramadan 2027 suhoor and iftar times in Iraq
First and 29th day of Ramadan 1448 (expected to begin Monday, February 8, 2027). Open a city for the full 30-day timetable.
| City | Day 1 suhoor ends | Day 1 iftar | Day 29 iftar | Day 1 fast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 5:22 AM | 5:41 PM | 6:05 PM | 12h 18m |
| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | 5:29 AM | 5:41 PM | 6:09 PM | 12h 12m |
| Al Basrah al Qadimah | 5:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 5:53 PM | 12h 24m |
| Mosul | 5:29 AM | 5:41 PM | 6:09 PM | 12h 12m |
| Erbil | 5:25 AM | 5:38 PM | 6:05 PM | 12h 13m |
| Basrah | 5:07 AM | 5:31 PM | 5:53 PM | 12h 24m |
| Karbala | 5:23 AM | 5:43 PM | 6:07 PM | 12h 20m |
| Sadr City | 5:22 AM | 5:40 PM | 6:05 PM | 12h 18m |
| Kirkuk | 5:23 AM | 5:38 PM | 6:04 PM | 12h 14m |
| Abu Ghurayb | 5:23 AM | 5:42 PM | 6:06 PM | 12h 19m |
Qibla direction from cities in Iraq
| City | Qibla (from true north) | Distance to Makkah |
|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 199.92° SSW | 1,400 km |
| Al Mawsil al Jadidah | 191.73° SSW | 1,688 km |
| Al Basrah al Qadimah | 220.17° SW | 1,286 km |
| Mosul | 191.78° SSW | 1,689 km |
| Erbil | 195.0° SSW | 1,692 km |
| Basrah | 220.03° SW | 1,285 km |
| Karbala | 199.47° SSW | 1,312 km |
| Sadr City | 200.08° SSW | 1,406 km |
| Kirkuk | 197.09° SSW | 1,624 km |
| Abu Ghurayb | 199.09° SSW | 1,389 km |
All 14 cities in Iraq
- Abu Ghurayb
- Al Basrah al Qadimah
- Al Hillah
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Baghdad
- Basrah
- Erbil
- Karbala
- Kirkuk
- Mosul
- Najaf
- Nasiriyah
- Sadr City
- Sulaymaniyah
Calculation method used in Iraq
Prayer times for Iraq are calculated with the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (Fajr at 19.5° below the horizon, Isha at 17.5°). You can change the method and the Asr school on any city page.
Frequently asked questions
Which calculation method is used for prayer times in Iraq?
We use the Egyptian General Authority of Survey method (Fajr at 19.5° below the horizon, Isha at 17.5°), the most widely used standard in Iraq.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Iraq?
Ramadan 1448 is expected to begin on Monday, February 8, 2027 according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. Some countries and communities follow local moon sighting, so the start can differ by a day.