Istanbul Prayer Times

Monday, 2 November 2026 · Hijri 22 Jumada al-awwal 1448 · Calculation point: Fatih (Istanbul provincial centre)

The Hijri day changes at Maghrib. The Hijri date above is the date valid throughout today.

Makruh times

As described by the Diyanet (Hanafi measure), qada and voluntary prayers are not performed at these three times. The durations are approximate.

The duha (forenoon) time begins when the makruh period after sunrise ends (about 08:26). The last third of the night begins tonight at about 02:05. Guide to makruh times

Qibla direction

For Istanbul, the qibla angle is about 151.6° from true north (southeast). The distance to the Kaaba is about 2,405 km. How do you find the qibla?

Istanbul prayer times for 7 days

Istanbul monthly prayer times (next 30 days)

Upcoming religious days

• Start of the Three Holy Months and Raghaib Kandil: 10 December 2026 (The first Friday night of Rajab)
• Mi'raj Kandil: 4 January 2027 (The night joining the 26th and 27th of Rajab)
• Bara'ah Kandil: 22 January 2027 (The night joining the 14th and 15th of Sha'ban)
• First tarawih: 7 February 2027

Kandil nights 2026–2027 · Istanbul Ramadan 2027 timetable

Frequently asked questions about Istanbul prayer times

What time is the Maghrib adhan in Istanbul today?

For 2 November 2026, Maghrib begins at 18:06 in the Istanbul provincial centre. During Ramadan the fast is broken at this time. Tomorrow (3 November 2026) Maghrib will be at 18:05.

What time is the Fajr adhan and imsak in Istanbul today?

For 2 November 2026, the imsak time in Istanbul (the start of the Fajr prayer and of the fast) is 06:03, and sunrise is at 07:29. Outside Ramadan, the Fajr adhan in mosques is, according to the Diyanet, generally called about an hour before sunrise, so the mosque adhan may fall after the imsak time; in Ramadan the adhan is called at the start of imsak.

What time are Dhuhr, Asr and Isha in Istanbul today?

For 2 November 2026, in Istanbul Dhuhr begins at 12:53, Asr at 15:39 (based on the first Asr, asr-i awwal) and Isha at 19:27.

When are the makruh times in Istanbul today?

Approximate values for 2 November 2026: 07:29–08:26 after sunrise, about 10 minutes before Dhuhr 12:43–12:53, and 17:09–18:06 before Maghrib. At these times qada and voluntary prayers are not performed; see our guide page for details.

What is the qibla angle in Istanbul?

For the Istanbul provincial centre, the qibla angle is about 151.6° from true north (southeast); the great-circle distance to the Kaaba is about 2,405 km. Because magnetic compasses deviate from true north, a declination correction is needed on a phone compass.

Are these times the same as the Diyanet calendar?

The calculation follows the method used by the Diyanet (18°/17° and temkin margins) and is based on the provincial centre's coordinates. If your district is far from the provincial centre, there may be a difference of a few minutes; for official times see the Diyanet's namazvakitleri.diyanet.gov.tr page.

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Related guides

• How are prayer times determined, and what is temkin?
• What are makruh times?
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