Prayer Times Istanbul

41.0082°N, 28.9784°E··September 14, 2026
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Qibla: 152°

Next Prayer

Dhuhr

03:51:55

at 13:05

Today

🌙

Imsak

05:00

🌅

Fajr

05:10

☀️

Sunrise

06:36

🌞

Dhuhr

13:05

🌤️

Asr

17:29

🌇

Maghrib

19:22

🌙

Isha

20:43

Monthly Prayer Times

September 2026

DateImsakFajrDhuhrAsrMaghribIsha
1.04:4304:5313:0917:4619:4421:08
2.04:4504:5513:0917:4519:4221:06
3.04:4604:5613:0817:4419:4121:04
4.04:4704:5713:0817:4219:3921:02
5.04:4804:5813:0817:4119:3721:00
6.04:5005:0013:0717:4019:3620:58
7.04:5105:0113:0717:3819:3420:56
8.04:5205:0213:0717:3719:3220:54
9.04:5305:0313:0617:3619:3120:53
10.04:5505:0513:0617:3419:2920:51
11.04:5605:0613:0617:3319:2720:49
12.04:5705:0713:0517:3219:2620:47
13.04:5805:0813:0517:3019:2420:45
14.Today05:0005:1013:0517:2919:2220:43
15.05:0105:1113:0417:2719:2120:41
16.05:0205:1213:0417:2619:1920:39
17.05:0305:1313:0417:2519:1720:37
18.05:0405:1413:0317:2319:1520:36
19.05:0505:1513:0317:2219:1420:34
20.05:0705:1713:0317:2019:1220:32
21.05:0805:1813:0217:1919:1020:30
22.05:0905:1913:0217:1719:0920:28
23.05:1005:2013:0117:1619:0720:26
24.05:1105:2113:0117:1519:0520:25
25.05:1205:2213:0117:1319:0420:23
26.05:1305:2313:0017:1219:0220:21
27.05:1505:2513:0017:1019:0020:19
28.05:1605:2613:0017:0918:5820:18
29.05:1705:2712:5917:0718:5720:16
30.05:1805:2812:5917:0618:5520:14

Prayer Times in Istanbul — Overview

Islamic prayer times in Istanbul (Turkey) are astronomically calculated based on the coordinates 41.0082°N, 28.9784°E. NamazWorld uses the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs) calculation method by default, with a Fajr angle of 18° and an Isha angle of 17°.

The 6 Daily Prayers

Muslims in Istanbul perform six prayers daily: Imsak (beginning of the fast, approx. 10 min. before Fajr), Fajr (morning prayer at dawn), Dhuhr (midday prayer after the zenith), Asr (afternoon prayer), Maghrib (evening prayer at sunset) and Isha (night prayer at nightfall).

Qibla Direction for Istanbul

The Qibla direction (direction towards the Kaaba in Mecca) in Istanbul is exactly 152° from geographic north. This calculation is based on the great circle method.

Recommended Calculation Method

For Istanbul in Turkey, NamazWorld recommends the Diyanet method, which is used by most mosques in Central Europe. A total of 11 recognized calculation methods are available.

Fasting & Daylight in Istanbul

The fasting length in Istanbul varies through the year between 11 h 10 min on the shortest day and 17 h 33 min on the longest. Today, Muslims in Istanbul fast 14 h 22 min from Imsak until breaking the fast (Iftar) at sunset.

Fasting length today (Imsak–Maghrib)

14 h 22 min

Daylight today

12 h 32 min

Longest fasting day (summer)

17 h 33 min

Shortest fasting day (winter)

11 h 10 min

Mosques in Istanbul

12 mosques and Islamic prayer places in and around Istanbul are listed in OpenStreetMap. The prayer times on this page apply to all local congregations.

  • Tuzbaba Camii

  • Hacı Arif Cami

    İstanbul district

  • Sultan Beyazıdı Veli

  • Hacı İnayet Camii

    İstanbul district

  • Ünalan Mescidi

    İstanbul district

  • Mehmet Ağa Camii

    İstanbul district

  • Ağalar Camii

  • Kuştepe Merkez Camii

    İstanbul district

  • Tavaşı-Süleymanağa Camii

  • Şeyh Raşid Camii

  • İbrahim Çavuş Cami

    İstanbul district

  • Geylani Tekke Cami

    İstanbul district

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors. Provided without guarantee — please confirm opening and prayer times directly with the congregation.

About Istanbul

Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Latitude
41.0082°
Longitude
28.9784°
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Qibla Direction
152°
Distance to Mecca
2,405 km
Population
15,462,452

From the Quran

"And establish prayer and give zakat and bow with those who bow." — Surah Al-Baqarah 2:43

Calculation Method

Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı is used as the calculation method. You can change the method above to see times from other organizations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Prayer Times in Istanbul

When is Fajr prayer today in Istanbul?

The Fajr prayer time in Istanbul is calculated daily based on the astronomical coordinates 41.01°N, 28.98°E. The exact time varies by season and is displayed on NamazWorld with a live countdown.

What is Imsak and how does it differ from Fajr?

Imsak marks the beginning of the fasting period, approximately 10 minutes before the Fajr prayer. During Ramadan, eating and drinking should stop at Imsak. Fajr is the actual morning prayer time. In Istanbul, the two times are typically about 10 minutes apart.

Which calculation method is recommended for Istanbul?

For Istanbul in Turkey, NamazWorld recommends the Diyanet method (Turkish Directorate of Religious Affairs). In Europe, this method is used by most mosques. Alternatively, 10 other methods are available, including MWL, ISNA, Umm al-Qura and the Egyptian General Authority.

How accurate are the prayer times for Istanbul?

Prayer times are astronomically calculated using the exact GPS coordinates of Istanbul. Accuracy is within ±1 minute. The calculation takes into account solar elevation, geographic location and the time zone Europe/Istanbul.

How is the Qibla direction calculated for Istanbul?

The Qibla direction for Istanbul is calculated using the great circle method — the shortest route on the Earth's surface between Istanbul and the Kaaba in Mecca (21.4225°N, 39.8262°E).

When does fasting begin and end in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, fasting begins at Imsak time (approx. 10 min. before Fajr) and ends at Maghrib (sunset). The fasting duration varies by season — in summer it can exceed 16 hours, in winter it can be under 9 hours.

What do the individual prayer times mean?

Fajr (Dawn): first light on the horizon. Sunrise (Shuruq): end of Fajr time. Dhuhr (Noon): sun at its zenith. Asr (Afternoon): shadow of an object equals its length. Maghrib (Sunset): sun disappears below the horizon. Isha (Night): last twilight disappears.

Why do prayer times in Istanbul differ from other cities?

Prayer times depend directly on geographic location. Even 50 km of distance can lead to differences of 1–3 minutes. Cities further north have longer summer days and later Isha times. NamazWorld calculates the times for each city individually using exact coordinates.

Can I see the prayer times for Istanbul in advance?

Yes, in the monthly overview on the Istanbul city page you will find all prayer times for the entire month. You can also browse past and future months using the arrow buttons.

Is daylight saving time taken into account for prayer times?

NamazWorld automatically accounts for daylight saving time for Istanbul in the time zone Europe/Istanbul. The displayed prayer times are always in the currently valid local time.

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