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Prayer times in Yakınca
Residents of and visitors to Yakınca can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Yakınca is a city in Türkiye, in Malatya Province, with about 23,063 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated astronomically for this exact location and confirmed with the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Prayer times in Yakınca today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Monthly prayer timetable for Yakınca
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Prayer times in Yakınca by season
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Yakınca on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:07 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 50 min, against only 9 h 30 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:40 PM and 9:43 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:20 PM and 12:35 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Yakınca and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:03 AM | 6:31 AM | 12:35 PM | 4:01 PM | 6:39 PM | 8:02 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:07 AM | 5:04 AM | 12:29 PM | 4:24 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:15 AM | 12:20 PM | 3:46 PM | 6:23 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:05 AM | 7:40 AM | 12:25 PM | 2:52 PM | 5:10 PM | 6:40 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Yakınca comes roughly 22 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 27 minutes earlier than in the capital. Yakınca is 498 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate each place separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Yakınca
The Qibla in Yakınca is at 174.9° from true north, measured clockwise, that is approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,883 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 points to 174.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Yakınca
For those fasting in Yakınca, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) begins with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 5:46 AM on the first day, 12 h 01 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:28 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.
Where Yakınca is located
Yakınca is located at 38.3053° N, 38.2383° E, in Malatya Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Malatya, 8 km away. Nearby places include Malatya (8 km), Baskil (58 km), and Adıyaman (60 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Yakınca
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Malatya Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 23,063
- Coordinates
- 38.30533, 38.23828
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 174.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,883 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Yakınca
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Yakınca takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:35 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, 5:38 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Good to know: bookmark this page to check today’s times in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or your mosque.
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Prayer times in Yakınca: questions and answers
What time is Fajr in Yakınca?
Fajr in Yakınca depends on the season: about 3:07 AM on 21 June and about 6:05 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
When is Maghrib in Yakınca?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:10 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 Yakınca?
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 Yakınca differ from Ankara?
Yes. Yakınca is 498 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Yakınca comes roughly 22 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
How long is the fast in Yakınca during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 01 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.