Ankara Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Ankara, Turkey: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today prayer times in Ankara
- Fajr: 3:34 AM
- Sunrise: 5:25 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:59 PM
- Asr: 4:55 PM
- Maghrib: 8:24 PM
- Isha: 10:06 PM
Islamic Resources for Ankara
About Ankara
Ankara is the capital of Turkey and, with a population of more than 5.3 million in its urban center and around 6 million across Ankara Province, the country's second-largest city after Istanbul. Set in the central part of Anatolia at an elevation of roughly 940 metres, it serves as Turkey's administrative and political heart. This page provides today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for Ankara's Muslim community.
Ankara is the capital city of Turkey, located in the central part of Anatolia. It is the administrative center of Ankara Province and the country's second-largest city by population after Istanbul, with over 5.3 million residents in its urban core and around 6 million across the wider province.
The city sits on the Anatolian plateau at an elevation of roughly 940 metres above sea level, giving it a more continental setting than Turkey's coastal cities. As the seat of national government, Ankara is a major hub for administration, education, and commerce in central Turkey.
Prayer Times in Ankara
Ankara observes Turkey Time (UTC+3) year-round, and Turkey no longer applies daylight saving, so prayer times shift only with the seasons rather than with any clock change. At about 40 degrees north, the city sees a clear seasonal swing in daylight: long summer days push Fajr earlier in the morning and Isha well into the evening, while short winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon and group the prayers more closely together. Times on this page follow the Turkey Diyanet method maintained by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the standard used across the country.
Ramadan in Ankara
During Ramadan, Muslims in Ankara observe the daily fast from Fajr to Maghrib, breaking it at sunset with iftar and beginning again before dawn with suhoor. Because the timing of these meals follows Fajr and Maghrib, the length of the fasting day depends on the season in which Ramadan falls.
At about 40 degrees north, Ankara's fasting hours vary meaningfully through the year. When Ramadan falls in summer, the long days mean an early suhoor and a later iftar, while a winter Ramadan brings shorter days and earlier sunset breaking of the fast. The Fajr, Maghrib, and Isha times on this page, calculated with the Turkey Diyanet method, can be used to plan suhoor, iftar, and the nightly Taraweeh prayers.
Prayer Time Questions for Ankara
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Ankara?
Prayer times for Ankara use the Turkey Diyanet method, maintained by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) and applied as the standard across Turkey.
Does Ankara change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Ankara stays on Turkey Time (UTC+3) throughout the year with no daylight saving, so prayer times move only with the natural change of the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Ankara?
The Qibla from Ankara is approximately 160 degrees, facing south-southeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change between summer and winter in Ankara?
At roughly 40 degrees north, Ankara has a noticeable seasonal swing. Summer brings long days, with an early Fajr and a late Isha, while winter days are short, so Maghrib arrives in the late afternoon and the evening prayers fall closer together.
What time zone does Ankara follow for prayer times?
Ankara follows Turkey Time (UTC+3), shown on this page in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which is used consistently throughout Turkey.
Are the prayer times on this page updated daily for Ankara?
Yes. The live grid recalculates Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha each day for Ankara's location using the Turkey Diyanet method, so the times reflect the current date.
Prayer Time FAQ for Ankara
What time is Fajr prayer in Ankara today?
Fajr prayer time in Ankara today is 3:34 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Ankara today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Ankara today is 12:59 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Ankara today?
Asr prayer time in Ankara today is 4:55 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Ankara today?
Maghrib prayer time in Ankara today is 8:24 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Ankara today?
Isha prayer time in Ankara today is 10:06 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Ankara?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Ankara, around 12:59 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Ankara?
The Qibla from Ankara is 160°, facing south toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Ankara
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Ankara is 3:34 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Ankara is 12:59 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Ankara is 4:55 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Ankara is 8:24 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Ankara is 10:06 PM.
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