IT IS DHUHR TIME NOW IN BASRAH
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Dhuhr Prayer Time Today in Basrah, Iraq

11:45
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fajr 03:11 dhuhr 11:45 asr 15:23 maghrib 18:43 isha 20:13 Monthly Full Table

Dhuhr Timing in Basrah

For today, May 27, 2026, the Dhuhr prayer in Basrah starts at 11:45. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 11:46, marking a difference of 0 minutes earlier due to the solar cycle.

Dhuhr is the midday prayer, observed after the sun has passed its highest point in the sky. It provides a spiritual pause during the middle of the day in Basrah.

Positioned at 30.51ยฐ latitude, Basrah experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Dhuhr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Basrah results in a shifting schedule. The Dhuhr window is moving 0 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Basrah spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 22:57, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 00:21.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Basrah:

Islamic Midnight

22:57

Last Third

00:21

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Basrah typically start congregation 10โ€“15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Dhuhr for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 4
Fard 4
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith."

Nearby Basrah Mosques

Live Data

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7-Day Dhuhr Schedule

May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:45
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:46
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:46
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:46
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:46
Jun 1, 2026
15 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:46
Jun 2, 2026
16 Dhu al-Hijjah
11:46
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 220ยฐ

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Dhuhr Prayer in Basrah โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Dhuhr time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Basrah.

What time is Dhuhr today in Basrah?
Dhuhr in Basrah, Iraq begins today (Wednesday, May 27, 2026) at 11:45 local time (Asia/Baghdad). It starts the moment the sun passes its zenith and continues until the start of Asr at 15:23.
Why is Dhuhr called 'the middle prayer' in some sources?
Some classical commentators identify Dhuhr as the 'middle prayer' (al-salat al-wusta) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:238 โ€” the prayer at the high point of the daily cycle. Other scholars hold Asr to be the middle prayer; both views are valid and the dua of either prayer benefits the worshipper.
What is the difference between Dhuhr and Jumu'ah on Friday?
On Fridays the Dhuhr prayer in Basrah is replaced by Jumu'ah (Friday) prayer, which is 2 fard rakat preceded by a khutbah (sermon) in congregation at the mosque. Outside Friday, today's Dhuhr at 11:45 follows the standard daily structure.
Can Dhuhr be combined with Asr?
Yes โ€” classical jurisprudence permits combining Dhuhr and Asr (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under specific conditions such as travel, heavy rain, or illness. Outside those conditions, each prayer should be performed in its own window.
How does today's Dhuhr time in Basrah compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Dhuhr in Basrah was at 11:46 local time. Today it is at 11:45, which is 1 minutes earlier. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
How many rakat is Dhuhr prayer?
Dhuhr prayer consists of 4 Sunnah, 4 Fard, 2 Sunnah (10 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Basrah for Dhuhr?
From Basrah, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 220ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” only the time of Dhuhr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Dhuhr?
Prayer at midday brings light to the soul when the sun is at its zenith.
Why does the Dhuhr time shift slightly each day?
Dhuhr starts when the sun crosses the local meridian (true noon), which shifts a few minutes each day due to the Earth's elliptical orbit and the equation of time. The figure 11:45 today is computed from astronomical solar transit in Basrah.

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