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Prayer times in Ahlat
Looking for the prayer times in Ahlat? 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 Ahlat, Bitlis Province. Every figure is computed for 38.7489° N, 42.4801° E, so the times reflect Ahlat itself rather than the nearest big city.
Prayer times in Ahlat today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Ahlat
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Ahlat
Prayer times in Ahlat change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:47 AM and Maghrib at 7:38 PM, giving a day of 14 h 53 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:49 AM and Maghrib to 4:52 PM, and the day is just 9 h 27 min. That is a difference of 5 h 26 min between the longest and the shortest day, which explains why the adhan moves so much from month to month.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:45 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:45 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:47 AM | 4:45 AM | 12:12 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:29 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:29 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:34 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:22 PM |
Ahlat is located 838 km east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Ahlat is called about 38 minutes earlier than in Ankara. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Ahlat.
Qibla in Ahlat and distance to Makkah
From Ahlat you face towards the south, at an angle of 188.3° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,943 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Ahlat 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 Ahlat
Fasting in Ahlat, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:39 PM and imsak at 5:29 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 08 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Türkiye.
Ahlat on the map
The coordinates of Ahlat are 38.7489° N and 42.4801° E. The closest places on our site are Adilcevaz (23 km), Tatvan (33 km), and Bulanık (42 km). Adilcevaz, the nearest administrative centre, is 23 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which is useful when you travel around Bitlis Province.
- Name
- Ahlat
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bitlis Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 64,695
- Coordinates
- 38.74890, 42.48007
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 188.3° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,943 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Ahlat
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Ahlat takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:08 PM for the majority, 5:22 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Ahlat and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Ahlat
When is Fajr in Ahlat?
Fajr in Ahlat depends on the season: about 2:47 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Ahlat?
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 Ahlat differ from Ankara?
Yes. Ahlat is 838 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Ahlat comes about 38 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
What is the Qibla direction in Ahlat?
The Qibla in Ahlat is 188.3° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,943 km away.
How long is the fast in Ahlat during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.