Regional capital · Gaziantep Province
Prayer times in Gaziantep
Muslims living in Gaziantep can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Gaziantep is a regional capital in Türkiye, in Gaziantep Province, with about 2,222,415 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Gaziantep
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Gaziantep
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Gaziantep change through the year
It helps to know how prayer times in Gaziantep move with the seasons. Fajr ranges between 3:18 AM on 21 June and 6:06 AM on 21 December, a shift of 2 h 48 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:17 PM and 7:54 PM. Daylight reaches 14 h 43 min around the summer solstice and falls to 9 h 37 min in 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 | 5:08 AM | 6:35 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:04 PM | 6:42 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:18 AM | 5:11 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:39 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:52 AM | 6:19 AM | 12:23 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:27 PM | 7:48 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:06 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:59 PM | 5:17 PM | 6:45 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Gaziantep comes roughly 18 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 27 minutes earlier than in the capital. Gaziantep is 506 km from the capital, towards the south-east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Gaziantep
The Qibla in Gaziantep is at 171.6° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,755 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 171.6°.
Suhoor and iftar times in Gaziantep
Fasting in Gaziantep, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 6:03 PM and imsak at 5:49 AM on the first day, 12 h 03 min of fasting. By the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:32 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 Gaziantep
The coordinates of Gaziantep are 37.0594° N and 37.3825° E. The closest places on our site are Nizip (37 km), Kilis (45 km), and Pazarcık (48 km). Check the prayer times of these places to compare them, which is useful when you travel across Gaziantep Province.
- Name
- Gaziantep
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Gaziantep Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 2,222,415
- Coordinates
- 37.05944, 37.38250
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 171.6° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,755 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Gaziantep
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Gaziantep is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:38 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:24 PM for the majority, 5:39 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are travelling to Gaziantep, look at the times here before you arrive and use the list of nearby cities to see the prayer times along your route.
Nearby cities to Gaziantep
- Nizip37 km · east
- Kilis45 km · south-west
- Pazarcık48 km · north
- Birecik53 km · east
- Kahramanmaraş71 km · north-west
- Çağlayancerit77 km · north
- Besni82 km · north-east
- Gölbaşı84 km · north
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Gaziantep
When is Maghrib in Gaziantep?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:17 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Gaziantep differ from Ankara?
Yes. Gaziantep is 506 km from Ankara, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Gaziantep comes about 18 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
Which calculation method is used for Gaziantep?
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 Gaziantep during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Gaziantep?
Fajr in Gaziantep depends on the season: about 3:18 AM on 21 June and about 6:06 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.