Regional capital · Kilis Province
Prayer times in Kilis
Residents of and visitors to Kilis can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Kilis is a regional capital in Türkiye, in Kilis Province, with about 111,648 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Adhan times in Kilis today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Kilis
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Kilis by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Kilis on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:21 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:47 PM and 9:38 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:24 PM and 12:39 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Kilis and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:09 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:39 PM | 4:06 PM | 6:43 PM | 8:04 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:21 AM | 5:13 AM | 12:33 PM | 4:25 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:38 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:53 AM | 6:20 AM | 12:24 PM | 3:51 PM | 6:28 PM | 7:49 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:07 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:01 PM | 5:19 PM | 6:47 PM |
Kilis is located 515 km south-east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Kilis comes about 17 minutes earlier than in Ankara. This difference comes from longitude: each degree moves solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Kilis.
Qibla direction in Kilis
The Qibla in Kilis is at 170.5° from true north, clockwise from north, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,721 km away along the shortest path. To face the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 170.5°.
Ramadan timetable for Kilis
For those fasting in Kilis, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 6:04 PM and imsak at 5:50 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:33 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Türkiye.
Where Kilis is located
Kilis is located at 36.7161° N, 37.1150° E, in Kilis Province, in Türkiye. Close by you will find Gaziantep (45 km), Nizip (69 km), and Reyhanlı (70 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Kilis
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Kilis Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 111,648
- Coordinates
- 36.71611, 37.11500
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 170.5° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,721 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Kilis
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Kilis comes about 75 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:40 PM instead of 4:25 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:39 PM around the spring equinox, changing slightly over the year.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Kilis in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
Prayer times near Kilis
- Gaziantep45 km · north-east
- Nizip69 km · north-east
- Reyhanlı70 km · south-west
- Kırıkhan72 km · west
- Dörtyol80 km · west
- Denizciler81 km · west
- Birecik84 km · north-east
- İskenderun85 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Kilis
When is Maghrib in Kilis?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:19 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Kilis?
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 Kilis differ from Ankara?
Yes. Kilis is 515 km from Ankara, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Kilis is called about 17 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
When is Fajr in Kilis?
Fajr in Kilis changes with the seasons: about 3:21 AM on 21 June and about 6:07 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Kilis?
The Qibla in Kilis is 170.5° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,721 km away.