City · Şanlıurfa Province
Prayer times in Birecik
Muslims living in Birecik can use this page to check when each prayer begins today. Birecik is a city in Türkiye, in Şanlıurfa Province, with about 44,284 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for its coordinates and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Today’s prayer times in Birecik
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Birecik
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Summer and winter prayer times in Birecik
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Birecik on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:16 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 42 min, compared with only 9 h 37 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:43 PM and 9:36 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:21 PM and 12:36 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Birecik and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:06 AM | 6:32 AM | 12:36 PM | 4:02 PM | 6:40 PM | 8:01 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:16 AM | 5:09 AM | 12:30 PM | 4:22 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:36 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:49 AM | 6:16 AM | 12:21 PM | 3:47 PM | 6:24 PM | 7:46 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:37 AM | 12:26 PM | 2:57 PM | 5:15 PM | 6:43 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Birecik comes roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 29 minutes earlier than in the capital. Birecik is 550 km away from the capital, towards the south-east. For this reason we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Birecik
In Birecik you face towards the south, at an angle of 173.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 1,744 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Birecik 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 Birecik
Ramadan in Birecik: according to astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. On the first day, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:47 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 6:00 PM, about 12 h 04 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 07 min, longer by 64 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; what counts for the fast is true dawn (Fajr).
About Birecik
Birecik is located at 37.0258° N, 37.9784° E, in Şanlıurfa Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Nizip, 16 km away. Nearby places include Nizip (16 km), Suruç (40 km), and Gaziantep (53 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
- Birecik
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Şanlıurfa Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 44,284
- Coordinates
- 37.02577, 37.97841
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 173.6° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,744 km
Asr and Jumu‘ah in Birecik
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Birecik takes place at the time of Dhuhr, around 12:36 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation is 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:22 PM for the majority, 5:37 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. May this page help you keep your prayers on time in Birecik and organise your day around them.
Prayer times near Birecik
Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Birecik
Do prayer times in Birecik differ from Ankara?
Yes. Birecik is 550 km from Ankara, towards the south-east, and Dhuhr in Birecik comes roughly 20 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
How long is the fast in Birecik 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.
When is Fajr in Birecik?
Fajr in Birecik changes with the seasons: about 3:16 AM on 21 June and about 6:04 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Which calculation method is used for Birecik?
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.
When is Maghrib in Birecik?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:15 PM on 21 December and 7:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.