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Prayer times in Istanbul
Salah times in Istanbul (Türkiye): today’s Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, the monthly calendar and the Qibla direction. Istanbul has 25 cities listed on our site; choose yours below to get times calculated for its exact position.
Namaz times in Istanbul today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Istanbul
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Istanbul by season
It helps to know how prayer times in Istanbul move with the seasons. Fajr varies between 3:24 AM on 21 June and 6:46 AM on 21 December, a difference of 3 h 22 min, while Maghrib moves between 5:39 PM and 8:40 PM. Daylight peaks at 15 h 08 min around the summer solstice and drops to 9 h 13 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 | 5:36 AM | 7:08 AM | 1:12 PM | 4:37 PM | 7:16 PM | 8:43 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:24 AM | 5:32 AM | 1:06 PM | 5:07 PM | 8:40 PM | 10:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:20 AM | 6:52 AM | 12:57 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:00 PM | 8:27 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:46 AM | 8:25 AM | 1:02 PM | 3:21 PM | 5:39 PM | 7:13 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Istanbul comes about 16 minutes later than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 19 minutes later than in the capital. Istanbul is 352 km away from the capital, towards the west. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla direction in Istanbul
From Istanbul you pray towards the south-east, at an angle of 151.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,407 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Istanbul 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 Istanbul
Ramadan in Istanbul: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 6:25 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:29 PM, about 11 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 09 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
Istanbul on the map
Istanbul is one of the regions of Türkiye. Its main city, Istanbul, lies at 41.0138° N, 28.9497° E. The region has 25 cities and towns on our site, and prayer times can differ by several minutes between its eastern and western parts. Neighbouring regions are listed below.
- Name
- Istanbul
- Type
- Region
- Part of
- Türkiye
- Coordinates
- 41.01384, 28.94966
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 151.6° (south-east)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,407 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Istanbul
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Istanbul takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:12 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 74 minutes around 21 June: 5:07 PM for the majority, 6:21 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Istanbul and organise your day around them.
Salah times across Istanbul
- Prayer times in Istanbul15,701,602
- Esenyurt983,571
- Salah times Küçükçekmece792,030
- Bağcılar740,069
- Prayer times in Bahçelievler576,799
- Ümraniye573,265
- Salah times Üsküdar524,452
- Esenler520,235
- Prayer times in Sancaktepe489,848
- Sultangazi436,935
- Salah times Maltepe427,040
- Beylikduzu415,290
- Prayer times in Ataşehir361,615
- Sultanbeyli358,201
- Salah times Şişli314,684
- Zeytinburnu280,896
- Prayer times in Arnavutköy198,165
- Başakşehir193,750
- Salah times Büyükçekmece163,140
- Siliviri53,167
- Prayer times in Kavaklı50,502
- Çatalca39,678
- Salah times Zekeriya22,558
- Çubuklu20,698
- Prayer times in Şile19,778
Prayer times near Istanbul
- Yalova Province48 km · south-east
- Kocaeli Province87 km · east
- Bursa Province91 km · south
- Tekirdağ Province121 km · west
- Sakarya Province125 km · east
- Bilecik Province130 km · south-east
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Istanbul
What is the Qibla direction in Istanbul?
The Qibla in Istanbul is 151.6° from true north, towards the south-east. The Kaaba in Makkah is 2,407 km away.
How long is the fast in Istanbul during Ramadan?
About 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Istanbul differ from Ankara?
Yes. Istanbul is 352 km from Ankara, towards the west, and Dhuhr in Istanbul is called roughly 16 minutes later than in Ankara.
When is Fajr in Istanbul?
Fajr in Istanbul depends on the season: about 3:24 AM on 21 June and about 6:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Istanbul?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:39 PM on 21 December and 8:40 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.