Regional capital · Tunceli Province
Prayer times in Tunceli
Muslims living in Tunceli can use this page to check the start of every prayer today. Tunceli is a regional capital in Türkiye, in Tunceli Province, with about 35,161 inhabitants. The timetable is calculated from the position of the sun for this exact location and checked against the AlAdhan service, and you can change the calculation method or the Asr school in the settings.
Namaz times in Tunceli today
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Tunceli prayer times for this month
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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How prayer times in Tunceli change through the year
The table below shows the estimated prayer times in Tunceli on four astronomical days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes around 21 June at 2:56 AM, the longest day lasts 14 h 55 min, compared with only 9 h 25 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 6:33 PM and 9:43 PM, while Dhuhr moves between 12:14 PM and 12:29 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Tunceli and may differ by a minute from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 4:57 AM | 6:26 AM | 12:29 PM | 3:55 PM | 6:33 PM | 7:58 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 2:56 AM | 4:56 AM | 12:24 PM | 4:20 PM | 7:51 PM | 9:43 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 4:40 AM | 6:10 AM | 12:14 PM | 3:40 PM | 6:18 PM | 7:42 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:37 AM | 12:20 PM | 2:45 PM | 5:02 PM | 6:33 PM |
Compared with Ankara, Dhuhr in Tunceli is called about 27 minutes earlier than in Ankara, and on the 21 June Maghrib is called 29 minutes earlier than in the capital. Tunceli is 581 km away from the capital, towards the east. That is why we calculate every city separately rather than using one timetable for the whole country.
Finding the Qibla from Tunceli
The Qibla in Tunceli is at 179.1° from true north, measured clockwise, which means roughly towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,966 km away on the great circle. To find the Qibla, hold your phone flat far from metal and electrical devices, then turn until the needle shows 179.1°.
Ramadan timetable for Tunceli
Ramadan in Tunceli: based on astronomical calculation, Ramadan 1448 AH should start on 8 February 2027. At the start, suhoor ends (imsak) at 5:41 AM and the fast is broken at Maghrib, 5:50 PM, about 11 h 59 min of fasting. On the last day the fast lasts 13 h 08 min, longer by 69 minutes. Imsak is shown ten minutes before Fajr as a precaution; the fast legally begins at true dawn (Fajr).
Where Tunceli is located
Tunceli is located at 39.0992° N, 39.5435° E, in Tunceli Province, in Türkiye. Close by you will find Karakoçan (45 km), Kovancılar (51 km), and Akçapınar (55 km). We use these coordinates as they are to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, taken from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Tunceli
- Type
- Regional capital
- Part of
- Tunceli Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 35,161
- Coordinates
- 39.09921, 39.54351
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 179.1° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 1,966 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Tunceli
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Tunceli takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 12:29 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the gap between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:20 PM for the majority, 5:35 PM for the Hanafis. Select the method your mosque follows in the settings.
Tip: bookmark this page to see the prayer times of Tunceli in one tap, and use the print button to get a paper copy of the monthly timetable for your home or the mosque.
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Frequently asked questions about prayer times in Tunceli
When is Maghrib in Tunceli?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:02 PM on 21 December and 7:51 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Tunceli?
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.
What is the Qibla direction in Tunceli?
The Qibla in Tunceli is 179.1° from true north, towards the south. The Kaaba in Makkah is 1,966 km away.
How long is the fast in Tunceli during Ramadan?
Roughly 11 h 59 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 Tunceli?
Fajr in Tunceli changes with the seasons: about 2:56 AM on 21 June and about 6:01 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.