640s
Centuries: 6th century 7th century 8th century
Decades: 590s – 600s – 610s – 620s – 630s – 640s – 650s – 660s – 670s – 680s – 690s
Years: 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 647 648 649 650
Events
- 640 – Occupation of Egypt and Syria by followers of Muhammad
- 642 – Occupation of Persia by followers of Muhammad which with those from the 630s made up the united Islamic Caliphate.
- late 640s – First Arab fleet created.
Categories: 640s