City · Şırnak Province
Prayer times in Silopi
This page shows today’s salah times in Silopi, Şırnak Province, worked out for the city’s exact coordinates. You will find the time of Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha, a live 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 commonly used in Türkiye.
Today’s prayer times in Silopi
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Silopi
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Silopi by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Silopi on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 2:57 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 44 min, compared with only 9 h 36 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:24 PM and 9:19 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:03 PM and 12:18 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Silopi and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:47 AM | 6:14 AM | 12:18 PM | 3:44 PM | 6:22 PM | 7:44 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:57 AM | 4:50 AM | 12:12 PM | 4:05 PM | 7:34 PM | 9:19 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:31 AM | 5:58 AM | 12:03 PM | 3:29 PM | 6:06 PM | 7:28 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 5:46 AM | 7:20 AM | 12:08 PM | 2:38 PM | 4:56 PM | 6:24 PM |
Silopi lies 886 km east of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Silopi is called roughly 38 minutes earlier than in Ankara. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, which is why the timetable of the capital should not be used in Silopi.
Qibla direction in Silopi
The Qibla in Silopi is at 188.9° from true north, measured clockwise, which means approximately towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,778 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, place your compass on a flat surface away from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle points to 188.9°.
Ramadan timetable for Silopi
For those fasting in Silopi, Ramadan 1448 AH (expected on 8 February 2027) starts with iftar at 5:42 PM and imsak at 5:29 AM on the first day, 12 h 03 min of fasting. Towards the end of the month (9 March 2027) Maghrib is at 6:11 PM for a fast of 13 h 07 min. These are astronomical estimates; the official start of the month is announced by the religious authorities in Türkiye.
About Silopi
Silopi is located at 37.2438° N, 42.4635° E, in Şırnak Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Cizre, 26 km away. Close by you will find Cizre (26 km), Şırnak (30 km), and İdil (52 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Silopi
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Şırnak Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 114,645
- Coordinates
- 37.24379, 42.46345
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 188.9° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,778 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Silopi
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Silopi takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:18 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 75 minutes around 21 June: 4:05 PM for the majority, 5:19 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
If you are passing through Silopi, look at the times here before setting off and use the list of nearby cities to know the prayer times along your route.
Prayer times near Silopi
Prayer times in Silopi: questions and answers
Do prayer times in Silopi differ from Ankara?
Yes. Silopi is 886 km from Ankara, towards the east, and Dhuhr in Silopi comes about 38 minutes earlier than in Ankara.
When is Maghrib in Silopi?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 4:56 PM on 21 December and 7:34 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
When is Fajr in Silopi?
Fajr in Silopi changes with the seasons: about 2:57 AM on 21 June and about 5:46 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
How long is the fast in Silopi during Ramadan?
About 12 h 03 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 07 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
Which calculation method is used for Silopi?
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.