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Prayer times in Nicaea
Looking for the prayer times in Nicaea? 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 Nicaea, Bursa Province. Every figure is computed for 40.4286° N, 29.7211° E, so the times reflect Nicaea itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Nicaea today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Nicaea
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Nicaea by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Nicaea move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:26 AM on 21 June and 6:42 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h 16 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:38 PM and 8:35 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 04 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 17 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 | 5:34 AM | 7:05 AM | 1:09 PM | 4:34 PM | 7:13 PM | 8:39 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:26 AM | 5:31 AM | 1:03 PM | 5:03 PM | 8:35 PM | 10:31 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:18 AM | 6:49 AM | 12:54 PM | 4:19 PM | 6:57 PM | 8:23 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:42 AM | 8:20 AM | 12:59 PM | 3:20 PM | 5:38 PM | 7:10 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Nicaea is called about 13 minutes later than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 14 minutes later than in the capital. Nicaea is 272 km from the capital, towards the west. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Nicaea
From Nicaea you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 152.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,319 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Nicaea 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 Nicaea
Ramadan in Nicaea: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:21 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:27 PM, about 11 h 56 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 72 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Where Nicaea is located
The coordinates of Nicaea are 40.4286° N and 29.7211° E. The closest places on our site are Yenişehir (19 km), Osmaneli (26 km), and Karamürsel (31 km). Yenişehir, the nearest administrative centre, is 19 km away. Open the prayer times of these places to compare them, which helps when you travel around Bursa Province.
- Name
- Nicaea
- Local name
- İznik
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Bursa Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 22,230
- Coordinates
- 40.42861, 29.72111
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 152.7° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,319 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Nicaea
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Nicaea takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:09 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:03 PM for the majority, 6:17 PM for the Hanafis. Choose 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. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Nicaea and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Nicaea
Which calculation method is used for Nicaea?
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 Nicaea 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.
Do prayer times in Nicaea differ from Ankara?
Yes. Nicaea is 272 km from Ankara, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Nicaea comes about 13 minutes later than in Ankara.
What is the Qibla direction in Nicaea?
The Qibla in Nicaea is 152.7° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,319 km away.
When is Fajr in Nicaea?
Fajr in Nicaea depends on the season: about 3:26 AM on 21 June and about 6:42 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.