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Prayer times in Darende
Residents of and visitors to Darende can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Darende is a city in Türkiye, in Malatya Province, with about 20,388 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for its coordinates and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Darende today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Darende prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Darende by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Darende on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:08 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 52 min, against only 9 h 28 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:42 PM and 9:47 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:22 PM and 12:38 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Darende and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:34 AM | 12:38 PM | 4:03 PM | 6:41 PM | 8:05 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:08 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:32 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:58 PM | 9:47 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:18 AM | 12:22 PM | 3:49 PM | 6:26 PM | 7:50 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:08 AM | 7:44 AM | 12:28 PM | 2:54 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:42 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Darende comes about 19 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 23 minutes earlier than in the capital. Darende is 429 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Darende and distance to Makkah
In Darende you pray towards the south, at an angle of 172.7° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,917 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Darende and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Ramadan timetable for Darende
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin around 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Darende is at about 5:49 AM and iftar at 6:00 PM, so the fast lasts 12 h. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:13 AM and iftar to 6:31 PM, for a fast of 13 h 08 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table on this page when the month arrives.
About Darende
Darende lies at 38.5458° N, 37.5058° E, in Malatya Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Elbistan, 46 km away. Close by you will find Elbistan (46 km), Afşin (61 km), and Yakınca (69 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Darende
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Malatya Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 20,388
- Coordinates
- 38.54583, 37.50583
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 172.7° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,917 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Darende
The default timetable uses the standard opinion (Shafi‘i, Maliki and Hanbali) for Asr. Following the Hanafi method, Asr in Darende comes roughly 74 minutes later around the summer solstice (5:42 PM instead of 4:27 PM). Jumu‘ah is prayed at Dhuhr time, around 12:38 PM around the spring equinox, with small changes over the year.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. Let this page help you observe your prayers on time in Darende and organise your day around them.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Darende
What is the Qibla direction in Darende?
The Qibla in Darende is 172.7° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,917 km away.
How long is the fast in Darende during Ramadan?
About 12 h at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Maghrib in Darende?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:12 PM on 21 December and 7:58 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Do prayer times in Darende differ from Ankara?
Yes. Darende is 429 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Darende comes roughly 19 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
What time is Fajr in Darende?
Fajr in Darende depends on the season: about 3:08 AM on 21 June and about 6:08 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.