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Prayer times in Şemdinli
This page shows today’s prayer times in Şemdinli, Hakkâri Province, 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 use the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method, which is the usual reference in Türkiye.
Today’s prayer times in Şemdinli
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Şemdinli
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Şemdinli by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Şemdinli on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:48 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 44 min, compared with only 9 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:16 PM and 9:11 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 11:54 AM and 12:09 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Şemdinli and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:39 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:09 PM | 3:36 PM | 6:13 PM | 7:35 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:48 AM | 4:41 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:56 PM | 7:26 PM | 9:11 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:23 AM | 5:50 AM | 11:54 AM | 3:21 PM | 5:58 PM | 7:20 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:38 AM | 7:12 AM | 12:00 PM | 2:30 PM | 4:47 PM | 6:16 PM |
Şemdinli is located 1,058 km east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Şemdinli comes roughly 47 minutes earlier than in Ankara. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Şemdinli.
Finding the Qibla from Şemdinli
From Şemdinli you face towards the south, at an angle of 195.8° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,824 km away. We computed this angle with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Şemdinli and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Note that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Şemdinli
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, depending on the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Şemdinli is at about 5:20 AM and iftar at 5:33 PM, for a fast of 12 h 03 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 4:46 AM and iftar to 6:03 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 07 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Şemdinli on the map
Şemdinli is located at 37.3051° N, 44.5742° E, in Hakkâri Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Yüksekova, 39 km away. Close by you will find Yüksekova (39 km), Hakkari (79 km), and Van (169 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Şemdinli
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Hakkâri Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 18,978
- Coordinates
- 37.30514, 44.57420
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 195.8° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,824 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Şemdinli
The default timetable uses the majority opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Şemdinli comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:11 PM instead of 3:56 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:09 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Şemdinli and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Şemdinli
Do prayer times in Şemdinli differ from Ankara?
Yes. Şemdinli is 1,058 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Şemdinli is called roughly 47 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
When is Fajr in Şemdinli?
Fajr in Şemdinli changes with the seasons: about 2:48 AM on 21 June and about 5:38 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Şemdinli?
The Qibla in Şemdinli is 195.8° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,824 km away.
How long is the fast in Şemdinli during Ramadan?
About 12 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Şemdinli?
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.