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Prayer times in Kâhta
Looking for the prayer times in Kâhta? On this page you will find the five daily prayers for today, refreshed every day without any setting, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Kâhta, Adıyaman Province. Every figure is computed for 37.7855° N, 38.6237° E, so the times reflect Kâhta itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Kâhta today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Kâhta prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Kâhta change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Kâhta on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:09 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 47 min, against only 9 h 33 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 9:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:18 PM and 12:33 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kâhta and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:30 AM | 12:33 PM | 3:59 PM | 6:37 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:09 AM | 5:04 AM | 12:27 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:37 AM | 12:23 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:39 PM |
Kâhta is located 553 km south-east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Kâhta comes roughly 23 minutes earlier than in Ankara. The gap is due to longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kâhta.
Qibla direction in Kâhta
In Kâhta you pray towards the south, at an angle of 176.0° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,823 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Kâhta and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Kâhta
Fasting in Kâhta, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:56 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 12 h 02 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:27 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Türkiye.
About Kâhta
Kâhta is located at 37.7855° N, 38.6237° E, in Adıyaman Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Adıyaman, 31 km away. Nearby places include Adıyaman (31 km), Altınşehir (35 km), and Hilvan (37 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kâhta
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Adıyaman Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 97,875
- Coordinates
- 37.78552, 38.62370
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 176.0° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,823 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Kâhta
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Kâhta comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:36 PM instead of 4:21 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:33 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
If you are passing through Kâhta, check the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Kâhta
Prayer times in Kâhta: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Kâhta?
Fajr in Kâhta depends on the season: about 3:09 AM on 21 June and about 6:03 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Kâhta?
We use the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method: Fajr at 18° and Isha when the sun is 17° below the horizon. You can change it in the settings of the prayer card.
Do prayer times in Kâhta differ from Ankara?
Yes. Kâhta is 553 km from Ankara, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kâhta is called about 23 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
How long is the fast in Kâhta during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 02 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Kâhta?
The Qibla in Kâhta is 176.0° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,823 km away.