Regional capital · Balıkesir Province
Prayer times in Balıkesir
Residents of and visitors to Balıkesir can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Balıkesir is a regional capital in Türkiye, in Balıkesir Province, with about 238,151 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Balıkesir
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Balıkesir
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Balıkesir by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Balıkesir move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:39 AM on 21 June and 6:48 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 09 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:47 PM and 8:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 59 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 22 min around the winter solstice. Use these figures 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 | 8:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:39 AM | 5:41 AM | 1:10 PM | 5:08 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:33 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:57 AM | 1:01 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:05 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:48 AM | 8:25 AM | 1:06 PM | 3:30 PM | 5:47 PM | 7:19 PM |
Balıkesir is located 426 km west of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Balıkesir comes roughly 20 minutes later 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 Balıkesir.
Qibla in Balıkesir and distance to Makkah
Qibla from Balıkesir: 147.3° (south-east). This is the angle between true north and the line to the Kaaba, 2,322 km away. A calibrated compass is enough, and the mihrab of the nearest mosque in Balıkesir remains the simplest guide.
Fasting hours in Balıkesir during Ramadan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Balıkesir is at about 6:28 AM and iftar at 6:36 PM, for a fast of 11 h 58 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak moves to 5:51 AM and iftar to 7:09 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Where Balıkesir is located
The coordinates of Balıkesir are 39.6492° N and 27.8861° E. The closest places on our site are Bigadiç (35 km), Susurluk (37 km), and Gönen (54 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Balıkesir Province.
- Name
- Balıkesir
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Balıkesir Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 238,151
- Coordinates
- 39.64917, 27.88611
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 147.3° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,322 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Balıkesir
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Balıkesir comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (6:22 PM instead of 5:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 1:16 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. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Balıkesir and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Balıkesir
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Balıkesir
Do prayer times in Balıkesir differ from Ankara?
Yes. Balıkesir is 426 km from Ankara, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Balıkesir comes about 20 minutes later than in Ankara.
When is Fajr in Balıkesir?
Fajr in Balıkesir depends on the season: about 3:39 AM on 21 June and about 6:48 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Balıkesir?
The Qibla in Balıkesir is 147.3° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,322 km away.
Which calculation method is used for Balıkesir?
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.
When is Maghrib in Balıkesir?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:47 PM on 21 December and 8:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.