Regional capital · Rize Province
Prayer times in Rize
Looking for the prayer times in Rize? Below you will find the five daily prayers for today, updated automatically every day, together with a full monthly calendar, seasonal times, the Qibla direction and the Ramadan schedule for Rize, Rize Province. Every figure is computed for 41.0208° N, 40.5219° E, so the times reflect Rize itself rather than the nearest big city.
Adhan times in Rize today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Rize prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Rize change through the year
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Rize on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:38 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 08 min, compared with only 9 h 13 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:26 PM and 9:52 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:10 PM and 12:25 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Rize and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:50 AM | 6:22 AM | 12:25 PM | 3:50 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:56 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:38 AM | 4:46 AM | 12:20 PM | 4:21 PM | 7:54 PM | 9:52 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:34 AM | 6:06 AM | 12:10 PM | 3:35 PM | 6:14 PM | 7:41 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:39 AM | 12:16 PM | 2:35 PM | 4:52 PM | 6:26 PM |
Rize is located 660 km east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Rize is called about 31 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 Rize.
Finding the Qibla from Rize
From Rize you pray towards the south, at an angle of 181.9° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,180 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Rize 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.
Ramadan timetable for Rize
Ramadan in Rize: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:38 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:43 PM, roughly 11 h 55 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 74 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
About Rize
Rize lies at 41.0208° N, 40.5219° E, in Rize Province, in Türkiye. Close by you will find Çayeli (18 km), Of (24 km), and Sürmene (35 km). We use these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Rize
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Rize Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 119,828
- Coordinates
- 41.02083, 40.52194
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 181.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,180 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Rize
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Rize is held at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:25 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:21 PM for the majority, 5:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer at its proper time. May this page help you observe your prayers on time in Rize and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Rize
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Rize
How long is the fast in Rize during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 55 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 08 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
What time is Fajr in Rize?
Fajr in Rize depends on the season: about 2:38 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Rize?
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 Rize differ from Ankara?
Yes. Rize is 660 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Rize comes roughly 31 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
When is Maghrib in Rize?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:52 PM on 21 December and 7:54 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.