Regional capital · Bitlis Province
Prayer times in Bitlis
Looking for the adhan times in Bitlis? 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 Bitlis, Bitlis Province. Every figure is computed for 38.4012° N, 42.1078° E, so the times reflect Bitlis itself rather than the nearest big city.
Namaz times in Bitlis today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Bitlis prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Bitlis change through the year
Prayer times in Bitlis change noticeably over the year. Around the summer solstice (21 June) Fajr is at about 2:51 AM and Maghrib at 7:39 PM, giving a day of 14 h 51 min. Around the winter solstice (21 December) Fajr moves to 5:50 AM and Maghrib to 4:54 PM, and the day is just 9 h 29 min. The difference 5 h 21 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 | 4:47 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:19 PM | 3:45 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:51 AM | 4:48 AM | 12:13 PM | 4:09 PM | 7:39 PM | 9:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:31 AM | 6:00 AM | 12:04 PM | 3:30 PM | 6:08 PM | 7:31 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:50 AM | 7:25 AM | 12:09 PM | 2:36 PM | 4:54 PM | 6:24 PM |
Bitlis lies 815 km east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Bitlis comes roughly 37 minutes earlier than in Ankara. This difference comes from longitude: each degree shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Bitlis.
Qibla direction in Bitlis
From Bitlis you face towards the south, at an angle of 187.2° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,901 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Bitlis 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.
Ramadan timetable for Bitlis
Fasting in Bitlis, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:41 PM and imsak at 5:31 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:12 PM and the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Türkiye.
About Bitlis
The coordinates of Bitlis are 38.4012° N and 42.1078° E. The nearest cities on our site are Tatvan (18 km), Güroymak (21 km), and Hizan (33 km). Open the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel across Bitlis Province.
- Name
- Bitlis
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Bitlis Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 53,023
- Coordinates
- 38.40115, 42.10784
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 187.2° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,901 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Bitlis
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Bitlis is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:19 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:09 PM for the majority, 5:23 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: add this page to your home screen to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Bitlis
What time is Fajr in Bitlis?
Fajr in Bitlis changes with the seasons: about 2:51 AM on 21 June and about 5:50 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Bitlis?
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 Bitlis during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What is the Qibla direction in Bitlis?
The Qibla in Bitlis is 187.2° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,901 km away.
When is Maghrib in Bitlis?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:54 PM on 21 December and 7:39 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.