--- title: "Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) — Istanbul | Jummah Times" description: "Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul — Jummah at 1:00 PM. Address, facilities and today's Fajr to Isha prayer times for Istanbul, updated daily." url: https://globalprayertimes.org/turkey/istanbul/sultan-ahmed-mosque/ source: Global Prayer Times --- # Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) — Istanbul | Jummah Times Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul — Jummah at 1:00 PM. Address, facilities and today's Fajr to Isha prayer times for Istanbul, updated daily. Istanbul, Turkey Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) The iconic Blue Mosque, named for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, with six minarets — completed in 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I. Friday, 14th August 2026 · Details last verified 14 August 2026 Istanbul prayer times · Turkey · Directions (OpenStreetMap) Quick Answer Jummah (Friday prayer) at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul, Turkey is held at 1:00 PM. The mosque is located at Sultanahmet, Istanbul. Today's Istanbul prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times. Next prayer in Istanbul, Turkey Today in Istanbul Fajr 04:28 · Dhuhr 13:14 · Asr 18:07 · Maghrib 20:11 · Isha 21:42 Live countdown after the page loads Istanbul prayer times today Begins = start of each prayer window for Istanbul. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation) — usually 10–30 minutes later. 🌅 Fajr 04:28 ☀️ Sunrise 06:06 🌤️ Dhuhr 13:14 🌇 Asr 18:07 🌆 Maghrib 20:11 🌙 Isha 21:42 Turkey official method · Updated Friday, 14th August 2026 Set prayer reminders Today Calculation method Fajr 04:28 Sunrise 06:06 Dhuhr 13:14 Asr 18:07 Maghrib 20:11 Isha 21:42 About Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I. Its architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, incorporated Byzantine elements from the nearby Hagia Sophia. The interior is adorned with more than 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, which give the mosque its popular name. Its six minarets controversially matched those of the Masjid al-Haram — a seventh minaret was subsequently added to Mecca to preserve its distinction. Address Sultanahmet, Istanbul Founded 1616 Jummah 1:00 PM Capacity 10,000 worshippers Facilities Women's prayer area Frequently asked questions Where is Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) located? Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) is located at Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey. What time is Jummah at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)? Jummah at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) is typically at 1:00 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays. What are daily prayer times at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)? Daily prayer times at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) follow the Istanbul timetable on this page — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha calculated for Turkey. Mosque iqamah times are usually 10–30 minutes after the begins time. What is the history of Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)? The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I. Its architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, incorporated Byzantine elements from the nearby Hagia Sophia. The interior is adorned with more than 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, which give the mosque its popular name. Its six minarets controversially matched those of the Masjid al-Haram — a seventh minaret was subsequently added to Mecca to preserve its distinction. Is there a women's prayer area at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)? Yes, Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements. Is there parking at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)? Parking availability near Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) varies by location in Istanbul. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available. Other mosques in Istanbul Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque Istanbul, Turkey 📍 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 Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗ Süleymaniye Mosque Istanbul, Turkey 📍 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 Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗ ← Back to Istanbul prayer times Browse all mosques Embed Istanbul prayer times on your site Free iframe widget — no API key. Paste into your mosque website, WordPress, or blog. Preview widget ↗ More embed options → This is a free service from Elite Digital Agency . 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