City · Elazığ
Prayer times in Baskil
This page shows today’s prayer times in Baskil, Elazığ, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times follow the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method, which is the usual reference in Türkiye.
Today’s prayer times in Baskil
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Baskil
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Baskil by season
It is useful to know how prayer times in Baskil move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:03 AM on 21 June and 6:03 AM on 21 December, a shift of 3 h, while Maghrib moves between 5:07 PM and 7:52 PM. Daylight peaks at 14 h 52 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 28 min around the winter solstice. These figures help to plan your day, your travel and your work around the prayers.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:00 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:36 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:03 AM | 5:01 AM | 12:26 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:52 PM | 9:42 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:44 AM | 6:13 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:21 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:03 AM | 7:38 AM | 12:23 PM | 2:49 PM | 5:07 PM | 6:37 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Baskil is called roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 28 minutes earlier than in the capital. Baskil is 535 km away from the capital, towards the east. For this reason we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Baskil
The Qibla in Baskil is at 176.8° from true north, clockwise from north, which means roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,909 km away on the great circle. To face the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 176.8°.
Fasting hours in Baskil during Ramadan
For those fasting in Baskil, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:54 PM and imsak at 5:44 AM on the first day, 12 h of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) iftar moves to 6:25 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.
Baskil on the map
The coordinates of Baskil are 38.5687° N and 38.8163° E. The closest places on our site are Elâzığ (37 km), Akçapınar (43 km), and Malatya (50 km). Elâzığ, the nearest administrative centre, is 37 km away. Check the prayer times of these places and see how they differ, which helps when you travel around Elazığ.
- Name
- Baskil
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Elazığ, Türkiye
- Population
- 15,922
- Coordinates
- 38.56866, 38.81634
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 176.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,909 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Baskil
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Baskil is held at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:22 PM for the majority, 5:37 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
For the best results, make sure the clock of your phone is set correctly: the countdown depends on it. The prayer times themselves are always calculated in the local time of Baskil (UTC+3), wherever you are.
Prayer times near Baskil
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Baskil
What is the Qibla direction in Baskil?
The Qibla in Baskil is 176.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,909 km away.
When is Maghrib in Baskil?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:07 PM on 21 December and 7:52 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
How long is the fast in Baskil during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Baskil?
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 Baskil differ from Ankara?
Yes. Baskil is 535 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Baskil is called roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Ankara.