Schedule Date
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Islamic Prayer Times Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib & Isha Istanbul, Turkey
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | Shawwal 2, 1447 AH
Upcoming Prayer
02:48:04
Asr at 16:42
Method: Turkey / Diyanet
Juristic: Standard (Shafi'i)
Format: 24 Hour Format
Angle: 18° / 17°
Lat: 41.0186°, Long: 28.9647°
Direct Answer
Today's prayer times in Istanbul, Turkey
Today's prayer times in Istanbul, Turkey for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 05:34, Sunrise 06:59, Dhuhr 13:16, Asr 16:42, Maghrib 19:24, and Isha 20:44.
This page uses the Turkey / Diyanet calculation method, the Standard (Shafi'i) juristic setting, and the Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) time zone. Read the full methodology.
Qibla direction from Istanbul is 151.6° from north. Local mosque practice can differ slightly, so confirm important worship timings locally when needed.
Time Zone
Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3)
Calc Method
Turkey / Diyanet
Juristic
Standard (Shafi'i)
Daily prayer times
Fajr
Sunrise
Dhuhr
Asr
Maghrib
Isha
About Prayer Times in Istanbul
Today's prayer times in Istanbul, Turkey for Saturday, March 21, 2026 are Fajr 05:34, Sunrise 06:59, Dhuhr 13:16, Asr 16:42, Maghrib 19:24, and Isha 20:44.
Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı. The official method from the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Turkey. Istanbul follows the Europe/Istanbul (UTC+3) time zone, and the qibla direction shown on this page is 151.6° from north.
This city-specific prayer guide is more useful than a country-level average because sunrise, Maghrib, and the rest of the salah schedule depend on Istanbul's coordinates (41.018600/28.964700), its local date, and its own daylight window of about 13 hours and 50 minutes between Fajr and Maghrib. Turkey currently has 122 covered city pages. Nearby covered locations include Adana manisa, Adapazari sakarya, and Alanya antalya.
For calculation details, juristic settings, and qibla methodology, see the Prayer Time Methodology page.
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Today's Hadith
حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، سَمِعَ عَبْدَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ فَاطِمَةَ، عَنْ أَسْمَاءَ، قَالَتْ ذَبَحْنَا عَلَى عَهْدِ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرَسًا وَنَحْنُ بِالْمَدِينَةِ فَأَكَلْنَاهُ.
We slaughtered a horse (by Dhabh) during the lifetime of Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) while we were at Medina, and we ate it.
— Sahih al-Bukhari · Hadith 5299
Today's Dua
وَلَئِن مَّسَّتْهُمْ نَفْحَةٌ مِّنْ عَذَابِ رَبِّكَ لَيَقُولُنَّ يَا وَيْلَنَا إِنَّا كُنَّا ظَالِمِينَ
And if [as much as] a whiff of the punishment of your Lord should touch them, they would surely say, 'O woe to us! Indeed, we have been wrongdoers.'
— Quran 21:46
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Local Context
Istanbul prayer timing stands out because neighborhood travel and seasonal light shape the whole day
Istanbul prayer planning often stretches across long daily routes between neighborhoods, ferry crossings, work hours, study, and family life. The local rhythm also changes noticeably with the season, especially around Fajr and Isha. That makes a city-level prayer page much more practical than relying on a broad national average when the whole day moves around local light and movement.
For Istanbul, a city page is useful because daily worship planning is shaped by travel across the city and distinct seasonal daylight changes.
Prayer Guide
Using Islamic Prayer Times in Istanbul
Istanbul follows its own local worship rhythm, so a city-specific schedule is more useful than a generic national timetable. Use today's Islamic prayer times in Istanbul to plan Fajr at 05:34, follow the next prayer, and keep a reliable local worship schedule close at hand.
Start the Day with Fajr
For many visitors, the first Islamic prayer time they check in Istanbul is Fajr at 05:34, followed by Sunrise at 06:59. This makes the page useful for early routines, fasting preparation, and planning a realistic start to the day.
Track the Full Daily Schedule
This page keeps today's Islamic prayer times together, so Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha stay easy to scan. Right now, the next prayer is Asr at 16:42, and the full daylight-based worship window lasts about 13 hours and 50 minutes.
Use a City-Specific Prayer Guide
A local Islamic prayer time guide is more useful than a generic timetable when you need mosque planning, appointments, commuting, and evening worship to match the rhythm of Istanbul. If you are comparing nearby covered locations, this page links naturally to Adana manisa, Adapazari sakarya, and Alanya antalya.
Community Voices
Recent Prayer Requests from Istanbul
Community dua requests shared by Muslims in and around Istanbul.
AB
abdullahWrites
5h
Istanbul, Turkey
Please make dua for a family facing separation and anger. May Allah put mercy between their hearts and bring reconciliation.
QU
quietMinaret
6h
Istanbul, Turkey
Asking for dua before an exam and interview this week. May Allah grant clarity, calmness, and what is best in dunya and akhirah.
SE
seeker_92
7h
Istanbul, Turkey
Please remember oppressed and displaced Muslims around the world. May Allah protect them, grant relief, and replace fear with safety.
Other Cities in Turkey
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