City · Şanlıurfa Province
Prayer times in Akçakale
This page shows today’s salah times in Akçakale, Şanlıurfa Province, calculated for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a countdown to the next prayer, a monthly timetable ready to print and the Qibla direction. The times use the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method, which is the usual reference in Türkiye.
Today’s prayer times in Akçakale
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Akçakale prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
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Summer and winter prayer times in Akçakale
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Akçakale on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 3:14 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 41 min, against only 9 h 39 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:39 PM and 9:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:17 PM and 12:32 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Akçakale and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:02 AM | 6:29 AM | 12:32 PM | 3:58 PM | 6:36 PM | 7:57 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:14 AM | 5:06 AM | 12:26 PM | 4:17 PM | 7:46 PM | 9:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:46 AM | 6:12 AM | 12:17 PM | 3:43 PM | 6:20 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:00 AM | 7:33 AM | 12:22 PM | 2:54 PM | 5:12 PM | 6:39 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Akçakale comes about 24 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib arrives 34 minutes earlier than in the capital. Akçakale is 640 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city with its own coordinates instead of using one timetable for the whole country.
Qibla in Akçakale and distance to Makkah
Qibla direction for Akçakale: 176.9° (south). This is the angle between true north and the direction to the Kaaba, 1,702 km away. A well calibrated compass app does the job, and the mihrab of any mosque in Akçakale remains the simplest guide.
Suhoor and iftar times in Akçakale
Fasting in Akçakale, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected around 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:57 PM and imsak at 5:43 AM on the first day, 12 h 04 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:26 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 Akçakale is located
Akçakale is located at 36.7111° N, 38.9475° E, in Şanlıurfa Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Sanliurfa, 53 km away. Nearby places include Sanliurfa (53 km), Suruç (55 km), and Bozova (81 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Akçakale
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Şanlıurfa Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 32,114
- Coordinates
- 36.71111, 38.94750
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 176.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,702 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Akçakale
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Akçakale takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:32 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:17 PM for the majority, 5:32 PM for the Hanafis. Choose the method your mosque follows in the settings.
It is reported in the Sahihayn that the most beloved deed to Allah is prayer offered on time. Let this page help you keep your prayers on time in Akçakale and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Akçakale
- Sanliurfa53 km · north
- Suruç55 km · north-west
- Bozova81 km · north-west
- Viranşehir92 km · north-east
- Birecik93 km · west
- Hilvan97 km · north
- Ceylanpınar99 km · east
- Nizip108 km · west
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Akçakale
What time is Fajr in Akçakale?
Fajr in Akçakale depends on the season: about 3:14 AM on 21 June and about 6:00 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
What is the Qibla direction in Akçakale?
The Qibla in Akçakale is 176.9° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,702 km away.
How long is the fast in Akçakale during Ramadan?
Roughly 12 h 04 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Do prayer times in Akçakale differ from Ankara?
Yes. Akçakale is 640 km from Ankara, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Akçakale is called roughly 24 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
Which calculation method is used for Akçakale?
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.