Istanbul Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Istanbul, Turkey: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Istanbul
- Fajr: 3:45 AM
- Sunrise: 5:39 AM
- Dhuhr: 1:15 PM
- Asr: 5:13 PM
- Maghrib: 8:41 PM
- Isha: 10:26 PM
Islamic Resources for Istanbul
About Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historical center, home to over 15.6 million people, roughly 18% of Turkey's population. Uniquely spanning two continents, it straddles the Bosphorus in the northwest of the country, with about two-thirds of its residents living in Europe and the rest in Asia. This page provides today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and its economic, cultural, and historical heart, with a population of over 15.6 million within Istanbul Province. It is one of the largest cities in Europe and in the world by population, and it carries the rare distinction of being a city on two continents: about two-thirds of its people live on the European side and the rest in Asia.
The city straddles the Bosphorus, one of the world's busiest waterways, in northwestern Turkey, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Its administrative area is coterminous with Istanbul Province. As a centuries-old crossroads between Europe and Asia, Istanbul holds deep historical significance and remains a major center of commerce, culture, and religious life in the region.
Prayer Times in Istanbul
Istanbul observes time year-round with no daylight saving changes, so prayer times shift only with the seasons. At about 41°N the seasonal swing is pronounced: 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 Fajr noticeably later. Times on this page are calculated using the Turkey Diyanet method, the standard set by Turkey's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) and used across the country.
Major Mosques in Istanbul
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
One of Istanbul's most recognizable Ottoman-era mosques, renowned for its cascade of domes, slender minarets, and the blue Iznik tilework that gives it its popular name. It remains an active mosque and a defining landmark of the historic city.
Süleymaniye Mosque
A grand imperial mosque crowning one of Istanbul's hills, celebrated as a masterpiece of classical Ottoman architecture and a prominent feature of the city's skyline.
Hagia Sophia
A world-famous monument of Istanbul with a long and layered history, today serving as a mosque. It is one of the most visited and historically significant buildings in the world.
Ramadan in Istanbul
During Ramadan, the timing of the daily fast in Istanbul follows the local Fajr and Maghrib times, which the live timetable on this page tracks day by day. Because Ramadan rotates through the seasons over the years, the length of the fasting day varies considerably: when Ramadan falls in summer the long days at Istanbul's northern latitude make for extended fasts, while a winter Ramadan brings noticeably shorter days.
Suhoor closes at the start of Fajr and the fast is broken at Maghrib (iftar). With no daylight saving changes through the year, these times move only gradually with the season rather than jumping by an hour. Worshippers should check each day's Fajr and Maghrib on this page and confirm congregational Tarawih timings with their local mosque.
Prayer Time Questions for Istanbul
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Istanbul?
Istanbul uses the Turkey Diyanet method, set by the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) and used as the standard across Turkey.
Does Istanbul change its clocks for daylight saving time?
No. Istanbul stays on the same time all year with no daylight saving changes, so prayer times move only with the natural progression of the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Istanbul?
The Qibla from Istanbul is roughly 152°, facing south-southeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Why do prayer times in Istanbul vary so much between summer and winter?
Istanbul sits at about 41° north latitude, so daylight hours change substantially across the year. Long summer days mean an early Fajr and a late Isha, while short winter days bring an earlier Maghrib and a later Fajr.
Are prayer times the same on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul?
Yes, for practical purposes. Although the city spans two continents across the Bosphorus, both sides share the same time zone and are close enough in longitude that the calculated prayer times are effectively identical.
Do mosques in Istanbul follow these exact times for the call to prayer?
Local mosques generally follow the official Diyanet timetable, which this page is based on. Individual mosques may sound the adhan a minute or two apart, so for congregational (jamaah) prayer it is best to confirm with your nearest mosque.
Prayer Time FAQ for Istanbul
What time is Fajr prayer in Istanbul today?
Fajr prayer time in Istanbul today is 3:45 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Istanbul today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Istanbul today is 1:15 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Istanbul today?
Asr prayer time in Istanbul today is 5:13 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Istanbul today?
Maghrib prayer time in Istanbul today is 8:41 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Istanbul today?
Isha prayer time in Istanbul today is 10:26 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Istanbul?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Istanbul, around 1:15 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Istanbul?
The Qibla from Istanbul is 152°, facing south-east toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Istanbul
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Istanbul is 3:45 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Istanbul is 1:15 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Istanbul is 5:13 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Istanbul is 8:41 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Istanbul is 10:26 PM.
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