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Prayer times in Istanbul
Istanbul, Türkiye: Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha at the equinoxes and solstices, the Qibla direction and the method that fits the region.
Seasonal prayer times (local time, 2027)
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring equinox (20 Mar) | 05:36 | 07:01 | 13:17 | 16:41 | 19:23 | 20:43 |
| Summer solstice (21 Jun) | 03:24 | 05:25 | 13:11 | 17:11 | 20:47 | 22:38 |
| Autumn equinox (22 Sep) | 05:19 | 06:44 | 13:02 | 16:26 | 19:09 | 20:29 |
| Winter solstice (21 Dec) | 06:46 | 08:18 | 13:07 | 15:25 | 17:46 | 19:13 |
Method: Diyanet (Türkiye), Shafi Asr. Daylight between sunrise and sunset ranges from about 9 h 28 min in winter to 15 h 22 min in summer. Times are in the city's local clock time (Europe/Istanbul).
Qibla from Istanbul
The Qibla bearing is 151.6° from true north (to the south-east), and the Kaaba is about 2,405 km away along the great circle. Use the Qibla finder for other coordinates.
About these times
At 41.0° N twilight angles are reachable all year, so no high-latitude fallback is needed.
Istanbul is listed with the method that is commonly used in Türkiye. Your local mosque may publish a different timetable. If so, use their method in the app and adjust by minutes. See all methods.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Qibla direction in Istanbul?
151.6° from true north, to the south-east. The distance to the Kaaba is about 2,405 km.
Which calculation method is used for Istanbul?
This page uses Diyanet (Türkiye), a common choice in Türkiye. You can change it in the app.