City · Zonguldak Province
Prayer times in Alaplı
This page shows today’s salah times in Alaplı, Zonguldak 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 follow the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method, which is commonly used in Türkiye.
Today’s prayer times in Alaplı
- Fajr
- Sunrise
- Dhuhr
- Asr
- Maghrib
- Isha
Calculation settings
Calculated with the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey method.
Prayer calendar for Alaplı
| Day | Hijri | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Prayer times in Alaplı by season
The table below gives the estimated prayer times in Alaplı on four key days of 2027. The earliest Fajr comes on 21 June at 3:13 AM, the longest day lasts 15 h 09 min, compared with only 9 h 12 min on 21 December. Isha ranges between 7:03 PM and 10:30 PM, while Dhuhr stays between 12:47 PM and 1:02 PM. These times are calculated for the coordinates of Alaplı and can differ by a minute or two from the local mosque.
| Day | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 MarchSpring equinox | 5:26 AM | 6:59 AM | 1:02 PM | 4:27 PM | 7:06 PM | 8:33 PM |
| 21 JuneSummer solstice | 3:13 AM | 5:22 AM | 12:56 PM | 4:57 PM | 8:31 PM | 10:30 PM |
| 23 SeptemberAutumn equinox | 5:10 AM | 6:42 AM | 12:47 PM | 4:12 PM | 6:51 PM | 8:18 PM |
| 21 DecemberWinter solstice | 6:37 AM | 8:16 AM | 12:52 PM | 3:11 PM | 5:29 PM | 7:03 PM |
Alaplı is located 187 km north-west of Ankara, so Dhuhr in Alaplı is called about 6 minutes later than in Ankara. This difference comes from longitude: every degree of longitude shifts solar noon by about four minutes, and that is why the timetable of the capital is not accurate in Alaplı.
Qibla in Alaplı and distance to Makkah
From Alaplı you pray towards the south, at an angle of 157.6° from true north; the Kaaba is 2,336 km away. This bearing is calculated with spherical trigonometry from the coordinates of Alaplı and those of the Kaaba (21.4225° N, 39.8262° E). Remember that a compass points to magnetic north, which can differ by a few degrees from true north.
Suhoor and iftar times in Alaplı
Ramadan 1448 AH is expected to begin on 8 February 2027, subject to the sighting of the crescent. On the first day, imsak in Alaplı is around 6:15 AM and iftar at 6:19 PM, so the fast lasts 11 h 54 min. At the end of the month (9 March 2027) imsak is around 5:35 AM and iftar to 6:54 PM, so the fast lasts 13 h 09 min. The daily timetable appears in the monthly table above when the month arrives.
Where Alaplı is located
Alaplı is located at 41.1814° N, 31.3851° E, in Zonguldak Province, in Türkiye. The nearest administrative centre is Ereğli, 12 km away. Nearby places include Ereğli (12 km), Akçakoca (24 km), and Düzce (42 km). We apply these coordinates directly to calculate the prayer times and the Qibla, and they come from the open GeoNames database.
- Name
- Alaplı
- Type
- City
- Part of
- Zonguldak Province, Türkiye
- Population
- 20,890
- Coordinates
- 41.18140, 31.38514
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Calculation method
- Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Turkey
- Qibla direction
- 157.6° (south)
- Distance to Makkah
- 2,336 km
Friday prayer and Asr time in Alaplı
Friday prayer (Jumu‘ah) in Alaplı takes place at the time of Dhuhr, about 1:02 PM on 20 March. For Asr, the difference between the standard and the Hanafi calculation reaches 74 minutes around 21 June: 4:57 PM for the majority, 6:11 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 keep your prayers on time in Alaplı and organise your day around them.
Nearby cities to Alaplı
- Ereğli12 km · north
- Akçakoca24 km · south-west
- Düzce42 km · south-west
- Zonguldak45 km · north-east
- Withboiling46 km · south
- Kocaali47 km · west
- Devrek48 km · east
- Karasu Mahallesi52 km · west
Prayer times in Alaplı: questions and answers
How long is the fast in Alaplı during Ramadan?
About 11 h 54 min at the start of Ramadan 1448 AH and 13 h 09 min at its end, according to astronomical calculation.
When is Fajr in Alaplı?
Fajr in Alaplı changes with the seasons: about 3:13 AM on 21 June and about 6:37 AM on 21 December. Today’s exact time is shown at the top of this page.
Do prayer times in Alaplı differ from Ankara?
Yes. Alaplı is 187 km from Ankara, towards the north-west, and Dhuhr in Alaplı comes about 6 minutes later than in Ankara.
When is Maghrib in Alaplı?
Maghrib is at sunset: between 5:29 PM on 21 December and 8:31 PM on 21 June. Today’s time is in the card above.
Which calculation method is used for Alaplı?
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.