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Fajr Prayer Time Today in Erbil, Iraq

03:04
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fajr 03:04 dhuhr 12:00 asr 15:49 maghrib 19:09 isha 20:39 Monthly Full Table

Fajr Timing in Erbil

For today, May 24, 2026, the Fajr prayer in Erbil starts at 03:04. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 03:03, marking a difference of 1 minute earlier due to the solar cycle.

Fajr is the dawn prayer, performed from the moment the first light appears in the sky until just before sunrise. It is the start of the spiritual day in Erbil.

Positioned at 36.18ยฐ latitude, Erbil experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Fajr to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Erbil results in a shifting schedule. The Fajr window is moving 1 minute(s) earlier by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Erbil spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:06, while the 'Last Third' of the nightโ€”the ideal time for Tahajjudโ€”starts at 00:25.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Erbil:

Islamic Midnight

23:06

Last Third

00:25

Congregation (Iqamah)

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

Intention (Niyyah)

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

Rakat Breakdown

Sunnah 2
Fard 2

Spiritual Gem

"The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)"

Nearby Erbil Mosques

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7-Day Fajr Schedule

May 24, 2026
7 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:04
May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:03
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:02
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:01
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
03:00
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
02:59
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
02:59
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Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

๐Ÿ•‹ 195ยฐ

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Fajr Prayer in Erbil โ€” Frequently Asked Questions

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

What time is Fajr today in Erbil?
Fajr in Erbil, Iraq begins today (Sunday, May 24, 2026) at 03:04 local time (Asia/Baghdad). This is the start of the dawn prayer window, which closes at sunrise.
When does the Fajr window end in Erbil?
The Fajr window closes the moment the upper edge of the sun crosses the horizon at sunrise. Praying Fajr after sunrise means it is missed and must be made up as qada (make-up prayer) as soon as you remember. Tomorrow Fajr begins at 03:03.
Is it permissible to combine Fajr with another prayer?
No. Unlike Dhuhr/Asr or Maghrib/Isha โ€” which classical scholars permit combining under specific conditions like travel or rain โ€” Fajr is always offered in its own window. If you wake late, pray Fajr immediately as qada with the intention to make up the missed prayer.
What is the Hijri date today in Erbil for Fajr?
Today corresponds to 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH in the Islamic Hijri calendar. The Fajr time of 03:04 reflects the dawn of this Hijri day in Erbil.
How does today's Fajr time in Erbil compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Fajr in Erbil was at 03:03 local time. Today it is at 03:04, which is 1 minutes later. 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 Fajr prayer?
Fajr prayer consists of 2 Sunnah, 2 Fard (4 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ.
What direction is the Qibla from Erbil for Fajr?
From Erbil, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 195ยฐ measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day โ€” only the time of Fajr changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Fajr?
The two Rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and all it contains. (Muslim)
Why is Fajr in congregation particularly emphasized?
The Prophet Muhammad ๏ทบ said: "Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, it is as if he has prayed the whole night" (Muslim). Fajr is the smallest prayer in size but among the weightiest in reward, marking the first conscious act of worship of each day.

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