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Prayer times in Tatvan
Muslims living in Tatvan can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Tatvan is a city in Türkiye, in Bitlis Province, with about 73,222 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Tatvan today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Tatvan prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tatvan change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Tatvan on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:49 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 51 min, compared with only 9 h 29 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:23 PM and 9:28 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tatvan and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:49 AM | 4:47 AM | 12:13 PM | 4:08 PM | 7:38 PM | 9:28 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:30 AM | 5:59 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:07 PM | 7:30 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:49 AM | 7:24 AM | 12:09 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:53 PM | 6:23 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Tatvan is called roughly 38 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 42 minutes earlier than in the capital. Tatvan is 827 km from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Tatvan
The Qibla in Tatvan is at 187.8° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,913 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 187.8°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Tatvan
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Tatvan is at about 5:30 AM and iftar at 5:41 PM, for a fast of 12 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:54 AM and iftar to 6:12 PM, for a fast of 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
Tatvan on the map
Tatvan is located at 38.4922° N, 42.2827° E, in Bitlis Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Bitlis, 18 km away. Nearby places include Bitlis (18 km), Güroymak (25 km), and Hizan (32 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
- Tatvan
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bitlis Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 73,222
- Coordinates
- 38.49221, 42.28269
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 187.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,913 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tatvan
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. With the Hanafi method, Asr in Tatvan comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:23 PM instead of 4:08 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, about 12:18 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Tatvan and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tatvan
Do prayer times in Tatvan differ from Ankara?
Yes. Tatvan is 827 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Tatvan comes about 38 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
How long is the fast in Tatvan during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 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 Tatvan?
The Qibla in Tatvan is 187.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,913 km away.
When is Fajr in Tatvan?
Fajr in Tatvan depends on the season: about 2:49 AM on 21 June and about 5:49 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Tatvan?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:53 PM on 21 December and 7:38 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.