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Istanbul Prayer Times Today

Daily Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha prayer times for Istanbul, Turkey.

7-Day Prayer Times — Istanbul

Hadith of the Day

"The best of you are those who learn the Quran and teach it."

Narrated by Uthman ibn Affan (RA)

Sahih al-Bukhari 5027

About Istanbul

Istanbul — spanning two continents — is one of the greatest cities of the Islamic world. As the capital of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 500 years, it accumulated extraordinary mosques, madrasas, and palaces. The Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia (converted back to a mosque in 2020) face each other across the Sultanahmet square, while Süleymaniye Mosque towers over the Golden Horn. Tens of millions of tourists visit Istanbul's mosques every year.

Popular Mosques in Istanbul

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

📍 Sultanahmet, Istanbul

The iconic Blue Mosque, named for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, with six minarets — completed in 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I.

Jummah: 1:00 PM

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

📍 Ayasofya Meydanı, Fatih, Istanbul

The magnificent 6th-century Byzantine cathedral converted to a mosque by the Ottomans in 1453, reconverted in 1934, and restored as a mosque in 2020.

Jummah: 1:00 PM

Süleymaniye Mosque

📍 Prof. Siddik Sami Onar Caddesi No. 1, Fatih, Istanbul

Designed by the legendary Ottoman architect Sinan for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, considered the masterpiece of Ottoman classical architecture.

Jummah: 1:00 PM

Istanbul Prayer Times — Frequently Asked Questions

What time is Fajr prayer in Istanbul today? ▾
Fajr prayer time in Istanbul today is calculated using the Diyanet calculation method. The exact time changes slightly each day and varies by season. Check the live times above for today's Fajr in Istanbul.
How are prayer times calculated for Istanbul? ▾
Prayer times for Istanbul are calculated using the Aladhan API, which uses your location's coordinates and the calculation method standard for Turkey. The calculation accounts for the sun's position, latitude, longitude, and the angles used to calculate Fajr and Isha. You can customise the method using the settings on the prayer times table.
Can I get prayer time reminders for Istanbul? ▾
Yes — click the "Set prayer reminders" button on the prayer times table. This uses your browser's notification system to alert you 5 minutes before each prayer. No app download required; it works directly in your browser.
What is the difference between Fajr and Sunrise in Istanbul? ▾
Fajr is the pre-dawn obligatory prayer, offered from the break of dawn until just before sunrise. Sunrise is not a prayer but marks the end of the Fajr prayer time. Muslims should complete Fajr prayer before sunrise. The gap between Fajr and Sunrise varies by season and location.
What are the popular mosques in Istanbul? ▾
Istanbul has several well-known mosques including Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque. Each offers daily prayers and Friday (Jummah) services. See the mosque listings below for addresses and details.

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