Mersin Prayer Times
Today's namaz and salah times for Mersin, Turkey: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha, plus Azan times and Qibla direction.
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Today's Prayer Time
Today prayer times in Mersin
- Fajr: 3:45 AM
- Sunrise: 5:26 AM
- Dhuhr: 12:52 PM
- Asr: 4:42 PM
- Maghrib: 8:08 PM
- Isha: 9:42 PM
Islamic Resources for Mersin
About Mersin
Mersin is a major port city on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey and the capital of Mersin Province, with a population of about 1.81 million. The city sits at near sea level (around 10 metres elevation) and is organised into four central district municipalities: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar, and Yenişehir. This page lists today's Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha times for the city's Muslim community.
Mersin is a large coastal city on the Mediterranean shore of southern Turkey and serves as the administrative centre of Mersin Province. Lying at low elevation near the water, it is one of the country's important port cities and a regional commercial hub. The metropolitan area is divided into four district governorates, each with its own municipality: Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar, and Yenişehir.
With a population of around 1.81 million, Mersin is among the more populous cities of Turkey's Mediterranean region. Its position on the coast and its role as a trade and transport gateway shape daily life in the city, where the Muslim community follows the five daily prayers alongside the rhythms of work, school, and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Prayer Times in Mersin
Mersin observes Turkey Time (UTC+3) all year, with no daylight saving changes, so prayer times shift only with the natural progression of the seasons rather than with clock adjustments. At roughly 37°N the seasonal swing is moderate: long summer days push Fajr earlier and Isha later into the evening, while shorter winter days bring Maghrib to the late afternoon. Times on this page are calculated using the Turkey Diyanet (Presidency of Religious Affairs) method, the standard used throughout Turkey.
Ramadan in Mersin
During Ramadan, observant Muslims in Mersin fast from Fajr (dawn) until Maghrib (sunset). Because the city keeps Turkey Time year-round with no daylight saving, the length of the fasting day is governed entirely by the season in which Ramadan falls. When Ramadan lands in summer, the fast is longer as dawn comes early and sunset arrives late; when it falls in winter, the fasting day is noticeably shorter.
The daily Maghrib time on this page marks iftar, the breaking of the fast, while suhoor (the pre-dawn meal) should be completed before Fajr. Since Mersin sits at a moderate latitude of about 37°N, the seasonal variation in fasting hours is meaningful but not extreme. Worshippers often gather at neighbourhood mosques across the city for evening Tarawih prayers throughout the month.
Prayer Time Questions for Mersin
What method is used to calculate prayer times in Mersin?
Prayer times for Mersin are calculated using the Turkey Diyanet (Presidency of Religious Affairs) method, which is the standard used across Turkey.
Does Mersin observe daylight saving time?
No. Mersin stays on Turkey Time (UTC+3) throughout the year with no daylight saving changes, so prayer times move only with the seasons.
Which direction is the Qibla from Mersin?
The Qibla from Mersin is approximately 162 degrees, pointing roughly south-southeast toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
How much do prayer times change through the year in Mersin?
At about 37 degrees north, Mersin sees a moderate seasonal swing. Summer brings earlier Fajr and later Isha as days lengthen, while winter brings Maghrib to the late afternoon as days shorten. The live grid above always shows the exact times for today.
When is Maghrib (iftar) during Ramadan in Mersin?
Maghrib coincides with sunset, which is when the daily fast is broken. The exact time changes daily with the season, so check the Maghrib time shown for the current date on this page.
What time zone does Mersin use for prayer times?
Mersin uses Turkey Time (UTC+3) all year. All prayer times shown on this page are given in that local time.
Prayer Time FAQ for Mersin
What time is Fajr prayer in Mersin today?
Fajr prayer time in Mersin today is 3:45 AM. This is the dawn prayer performed before sunrise.
What time is Dhuhr prayer in Mersin today?
Dhuhr prayer time in Mersin today is 12:52 PM. Dhuhr is the midday prayer, prayed once the sun has passed its highest point.
What time is Asr prayer in Mersin today?
Asr prayer time in Mersin today is 4:42 PM. Asr is the afternoon prayer.
What time is Maghrib prayer in Mersin today?
Maghrib prayer time in Mersin today is 8:08 PM. Maghrib is performed just after sunset.
What time is Isha prayer in Mersin today?
Isha prayer time in Mersin today is 9:42 PM. Isha is the night prayer, the last of the five daily prayers.
What time is Jummah (Friday prayer) in Mersin?
Jummah, the Friday congregational prayer, replaces Dhuhr and is prayed at midday in Mersin, around 12:52 PM. The khutbah timing varies between mosques, so check with your local masjid.
What is the Qibla direction from Mersin?
The Qibla from Mersin is 162°, facing south toward the Kaaba in Mecca.
Prayer Time Details for Mersin
Fajr
Fajr prayer time today in Mersin is 3:45 AM.
Dhuhr
Dhuhr prayer time today in Mersin is 12:52 PM.
Asr
Asr prayer time today in Mersin is 4:42 PM.
Maghrib
Maghrib prayer time today in Mersin is 8:08 PM.
Isha
Isha prayer time today in Mersin is 9:42 PM.
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