Prayer Times in Iraq Today
Today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times for 3 cities in Iraq, using the Muslim World League method and the standard Asr time most widely followed there. Open a city for its monthly timetable, Qibla direction and settings.
| City | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad Iraq | 4:55 AM | 6:18 AM | 11:47 AM | 2:50 PM | 5:14 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Basra Iraq | 4:40 AM | 6:01 AM | 11:34 AM | 2:40 PM | 5:04 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Erbil Iraq | 4:57 AM | 6:24 AM | 11:49 AM | 2:47 PM | 5:11 PM | 6:33 PM |
How prayer times vary across Iraq
On Thursday, 29 October 2026, Fajr begins earliest in Basra (4:40 AM) and latest in Erbil (4:57 AM), a spread of 17 minutes on the clock. Maghrib, when the fast is opened in Ramadan, runs from 5:04 PM in Basra to 5:14 PM in Baghdad. All of these cities share one time zone, so the differences come only from where each city lies.
Calculation method used in Iraq
The Muslim World League angles are a neutral, widely used default for Iraq, where different communities follow different local timetables.
- Method: Muslim World League, with Fajr at 18° and Isha at 17°.
- Asr: Standard (Shafi, Maliki, Hanbali). Asr begins when an object's shadow equals its length (plus its noon shadow).
- How every method works is explained on our sources and methods page.
Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time (UTC+3 today): Baghdad, Basra, Erbil
First day of Ramadan 2027 in Iraq
Sehri ends at Fajr and the fast is opened at Maghrib. Times for Monday, 8 February 2027, the first day of Ramadan 1448 on the Umm al-Qura calendar.
| City | Sehri ends | Iftar | Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baghdad | 5:29 AM | 5:40 PM | 12h 11m |
| Basra | 5:14 AM | 5:31 PM | 12h 17m |
| Erbil | 5:32 AM | 5:37 PM | 12h 05m |
Full 30-day timetables are on each city's Ramadan page. Times are calculated estimates; follow your local mosque's announcement.
Frequently asked questions
Which prayer time method is used in Iraq?
The Muslim World League angles are a neutral, widely used default for Iraq, where different communities follow different local timetables. This page and every city page use the Muslim World League method (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°) with the standard Asr time by default. You can change both on any city page.
Why are prayer times different across Iraq?
Prayer times follow the sun, so they depend on each city's latitude and longitude. Today Fajr is earliest in Basra and latest in Erbil by the clock, and Maghrib ranges from 5:04 PM in Basra to 5:14 PM in Baghdad.
When does Ramadan 2027 start in Iraq?
On the Umm al-Qura calendar, Ramadan 1448 begins on Monday, 8 February 2027. The actual start depends on moon sighting and local announcements and may differ by a day.