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Prayer times in Erdek
Looking for the prayer times in Erdek? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Erdek, Balıkesir Province. Every figure is computed for 40.3996° N, 27.7935° E, which means the times match Erdek itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Erdek today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Erdek prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Erdek
It is useful to know how prayer times in Erdek move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:34 AM on 21 June and 6:50 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 16 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:45 PM and 8:42 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 04 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 17 min in the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:42 AM | 7:13 AM | 1:16 PM | 4:42 PM | 7:20 PM | 8:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:34 AM | 5:39 AM | 1:11 PM | 5:10 PM | 8:42 PM | 10:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:25 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:50 AM | 8:28 AM | 1:07 PM | 3:28 PM | 5:45 PM | 7:18 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Erdek is called roughly 20 minutes later than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 22 minutes later than in the capital. Erdek is 433 km from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate each place separately instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Erdek and distance to Makkah
In Erdek you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 148.1° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,397 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Erdek and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Erdek
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Erdek is around 6:29 AM and iftar at 6:35 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 56 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:50 AM and iftar to 7:09 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The full Ramadan calendar appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Erdek
Erdek lies at 40.3996° N, 27.7935° E, in Balıkesir Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Bandırma, 16 km away. Close by you will find Bandırma (16 km), Gönen (35 km), and Biga (50 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
- Erdek
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Balıkesir Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 22,678
- Coordinates
- 40.39960, 27.79348
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 148.1° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,397 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Erdek
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Erdek comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:24 PM instead of 5:10 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:16 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown relies on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Erdek (UTC+3), whatever your location.
Prayer times near Erdek
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Erdek
What is the Qibla direction in Erdek?
The Qibla in Erdek is 148.1° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,397 km away.
When is Fajr in Erdek?
Fajr in Erdek depends on the season: about 3:34 AM on 21 June and about 6:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Erdek?
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.
How long is the fast in Erdek during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 56 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Erdek?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:45 PM on 21 December and 8:42 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.