City · Afyonkarahisar Province
Prayer times in Çay
This page shows today’s prayer times in Çay, Afyonkarahisar Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method, which is the usual reference in Türkiye.
Prayer times in Çay today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Çay prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Çay by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Çay on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:34 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, against only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:08 PM and 10:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:48 PM and 1:03 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Çay and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:31 AM | 7:00 AM | 1:03 PM | 4:29 PM | 7:07 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:32 AM | 12:58 PM | 4:53 PM | 8:24 PM | 10:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:15 AM | 6:44 AM | 12:48 PM | 4:14 PM | 6:52 PM | 8:16 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:34 AM | 8:10 AM | 12:54 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:38 PM | 7:08 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Çay comes about 7 minutes later than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 3 minutes later than in the capital. Çay is 216 km from the capital, towards the south-west. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Çay and distance to Makkah
From Çay you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 153.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,086 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Çay 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.
Suhoor and iftar times in Çay
Fasting in Çay, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:25 PM and imsak at 6:15 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:57 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Türkiye.
About Çay
Çay lies at 38.5917° N, 31.0286° E, in Afyonkarahisar Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Bolvadin, 13 km away. Close by you will find Bolvadin (13 km), Yalvaç (35 km), and Akşehir (43 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Çay
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Afyonkarahisar Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 34,215
- Coordinates
- 38.59167, 31.02861
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 153.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,086 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Çay
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Çay comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:08 PM instead of 4:53 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:03 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Çay and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Çay
- Bolvadin13 km · north
- Yalvaç35 km · south
- Akşehir43 km · south-east
- Afyonkarahisar46 km · north-west
- Emirdağ49 km · north
- Şarkîkaraağaç64 km · south-east
- Sandıklı68 km · west
- Senirkent68 km · south-west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Çay
When is Maghrib in Çay?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:38 PM on 21 December and 8:24 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Çay during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Çay?
The Qibla in Çay is 153.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,086 km away.
What time is Fajr in Çay?
Fajr in Çay depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:34 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Çay?
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.