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Prayer times in Elmadağ
This page shows today’s prayer times in Elmadağ, Ankara Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable you can print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method, which is the usual reference in Türkiye.
Namaz times in Elmadağ today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Elmadağ prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Elmadağ change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Elmadağ on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:16 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h, against only 9 h 20 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:57 PM and 10:13 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:40 PM and 12:55 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Elmadağ and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:21 AM | 6:51 AM | 12:55 PM | 4:20 PM | 6:59 PM | 8:24 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:16 AM | 5:19 AM | 12:49 PM | 4:47 PM | 8:19 PM | 10:13 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:04 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:40 PM | 4:05 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:09 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:27 AM | 8:05 AM | 12:45 PM | 3:07 PM | 5:25 PM | 6:57 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Elmadağ is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 2 minutes earlier than in the capital. Elmadağ is 32 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Elmadağ
The Qibla in Elmadağ is at 161.2° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,150 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 161.2°.
Fasting hours in Elmadağ during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Elmadağ is around 6:07 AM and iftar at 6:14 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 57 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:29 AM and iftar to 6:47 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Elmadağ
Elmadağ lies at 39.9208° N, 33.2308° E, in Ankara Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Kirikkale, 25 km away. Close by you will find Kirikkale (25 km), Akyurt (27 km), and Çankaya (31 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Elmadağ
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Ankara Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 25,394
- Coordinates
- 39.92083, 33.23083
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 161.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,150 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Elmadağ
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Elmadağ comes about 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:02 PM instead of 4:47 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:55 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Elmadağ and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Elmadağ
Which calculation method is used for Elmadağ?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Elmadağ?
The Qibla in Elmadağ is 161.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,150 km away.
When is Fajr in Elmadağ?
Fajr in Elmadağ depends on the season: about 3:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:27 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Elmadağ during Ramadan?
About 11 h 57 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Elmadağ differ from Ankara?
Yes. Elmadağ is 32 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Elmadağ is called about 2 minutes earlier than in Ankara.