Fajr in Istanbul today (14th August 2026) begins at 04:28, calculated with the Diyanet — Turkey for Istanbul, Turkey. Iqamah at local mosques is usually 15–30 minutes later — always confirm with your local mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Fajr Prayer Time in Istanbul Today
Friday, 14th August 2026 · Istanbul, Turkey
Fajr — Istanbul — Today
04:28
الفجر · Fajr / Fajar / Subh
Method: Diyanet — Turkey (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)
Fajr in Istanbul for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Fajr |
|---|---|
| Fri 14 Aug Today | 04:28 |
| Sat 15 Aug | 04:30 |
| Sun 16 Aug | 04:31 |
| Mon 17 Aug | 04:32 |
| Tue 18 Aug | 04:34 |
| Wed 19 Aug | 04:35 |
| Thu 20 Aug | 04:37 |
All Prayer Times in Istanbul Today
Fajr
04:28
Sunrise
06:06
Dhuhr
13:14
Asr
18:07
Maghrib
20:11
Isha
21:42
About Fajr Prayer
Fajr is the first of the five daily prayers, consisting of 2 obligatory rakaat prayed before sunrise. It is widely considered the most spiritually rewarding of the five prayers.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "The two rak'ahs of Fajr are better than the world and everything in it." (Muslim). Allah ﷻ says: "…the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed." (17:78)
- Fard Rakaat
- 2
- Time
- pre-dawn
- Arabic
- الفجر
Fajr Prayer in Istanbul — FAQs
- What time is Fajr prayer in Istanbul today?
- Fajr prayer in Istanbul today (Friday, 14th August 2026) is at 04:28.
- What time does Fajr start in Istanbul?
- Fajr in Istanbul begins at true dawn — the first horizontal light on the horizon — and ends just before sunrise. Today it begins at 04:28.
- Can Fajr be prayed after sunrise?
- No — Fajr must be completed before sunrise. If missed, pray it as a qada (make-up) as soon as you wake, but the full reward of praying on time is not recovered.
- How many rakaat is Fajr prayer?
- Fajr has 2 fard (obligatory) rakaat, plus 2 sunnah rakaat recommended beforehand.
- What is the difference between Fajr and Subh?
- Subh (also Sobh) is simply another name for Fajr. Both refer to the same pre-dawn prayer.
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