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Prayer Times in Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey

City Connecting Europe & Asia

Friday, April 3, 2026 | Turkey Standard Time (TRT)

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City: Istanbul, Turkey

Method: Diyanet (Turkey Presidency of Religious Affairs)

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Istanbul Prayer Times - Turkey Salah Schedule

Welcome to Istanbul Prayer Times, your most trusted source for accurate prayer times in Istanbul today. We provide precise Salah timings for all five daily prayers (Fajr, Sunrise, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) based on the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey Presidency of Religious Affairs) calculation method, the standard for Turkey with Turkey Standard Time (TRT - UTC+03:00).

Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and cultural capital, home to over 15.8 million people spanning Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. 99% Muslim population. The city boasts 3,000+ mosques including Çamlıca Mosque (Turkey's largest - 63,000 capacity, opened 2019), the historic Hagia Sophia Mosque (537 CE - UNESCO World Heritage Site), Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed - 6 minarets & 20,000+ blue İznik tiles), Süleymaniye Mosque (masterpiece by Mimar Sinan), Eyüp Sultan Mosque (tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari RA), Ortaköy Mosque (Bosphorus waterfront), Fatih Mosque, Yeni Mosque, Rüstem Pasha Mosque, and more.

Our platform offers complete monthly prayer schedules, an interactive map of 11 major mosques across Istanbul's European and Asian sides: Fatih (600+ mosques), Üsküdar (400+ mosques), Beyoğlu (150+ mosques), Kadıköy (250+ mosques), Eyüpsultan (350+ mosques), and Beşiktaş (120+ mosques). We provide comprehensive Jummah prayer times at all major Istanbul mosques.

Istanbul prayer times are calculated using the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı method (standard in Turkey), according to Turkey Standard Time (UTC+03:00 - no daylight saving since 2016). The Qibla direction from Istanbul to Makkah is 148.45° (Southeast).

Why Choose Our Istanbul Prayer Times?

Accurate Istanbul & Turkey prayer times
Official Diyanet method for Turkey
Daily automatic updates with TRT
Complete monthly schedule
Map of 11 major mosques
Accurate Qibla direction to Makkah (148.45°)
Trusted by 15.8M+ Istanbul Muslims

Istanbul's Two Continental Sides

European Side: Fatih, Beyoğlu, Eyüpsultan, Beşiktaş - 1,870+ mosques
Asian Side: Üsküdar, Kadıköy - 650+ mosques
Bosphorus Strait: Historic waterway connecting two continents
Total Population: 15.8 million (99% Muslim)

How Many Rak'ahs in Each Prayer?

Complete guide to Rak'ahs in the five daily prayers

Fajr

İmsak (Sabah)

Total Rak'ahs

Sunnah Before 2

Fard 2

2 Sunnah + 2 Fard

Dhuhr

Öğle

Total Rak'ahs

Sunnah Before 4

Fard 4

Sunnah After 2

4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah

Asr

İkindi

Total Rak'ahs

Sunnah Before 4

Fard 4

4 Sunnah + 4 Fard

Maghrib

Akşam

Total Rak'ahs

Fard 3

Sunnah After 2

3 Fard + 2 Sunnah

Isha

Yatsı

Total Rak'ahs

Sunnah Before 4

Fard 4

Sunnah After 2

Witr 3

4 Sunnah + 4 Fard + 2 Sunnah + 3 Witr

Total Daily Rak'ahs

17 Fard + 23 Sunnah & Witr

Fajr

Dhuhr

Asr

Maghrib

Isha

Istanbul Monthly Calendar

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Istanbul Mosque Map

Major Mosques in Istanbul (11)

Çamlıca Mosque (Büyük Çamlıca Camii)

Çamlıca Camii

63,000 2019 4.9 (45,000)

The largest mosque in Turkey and Istanbul, opened in 2019. Can hold 63,000 worshippers. Features 6 minarets (72m high) and a 72m dome representing 72 nations. Blends Ottoman-Seljuk with modern architecture. Visible from all over Istanbul.

Üsküdar, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM • 2:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-216-XXX-XXXX

Directions

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Ayasofya-i Kebir Camii)

Ayasofya Camii

10,000 537 CE (Cathedral), 1453 (Mosque), 1935 (Museum), 2020 (Mosque) 4.8 (125,000)

UNESCO World Heritage Site with 1,500 years of history. Built as Byzantine cathedral (537 CE), converted to mosque (1453), museum (1935), and reopened as mosque (2020). Iconic dome and Christian-Islamic architectural blend.

Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-212-522-1750

Directions Website

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

Sultan Ahmet Camii (Mavi Camii)

10,000 1616 4.8 (98,000)

Istanbul's most iconic mosque with 6 minarets and 20,000+ blue İznik tiles. Built by Sultan Ahmed I (1609-1616). Masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Still active mosque with daily prayers.

Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM • 2:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-212-458-4468

Directions

Süleymaniye Mosque

Süleymaniye Camii

5,000 1557 4.7 (52,000)

Masterpiece of master architect Mimar Sinan. Built for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent (1550-1557). Largest mosque in Istanbul's old city. Tomb of Suleiman and Hurrem Sultan (Roxelana) located here.

Süleymaniye, Fatih, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-212-514-0610

Directions

Eyüp Sultan Mosque

Eyüp Sultan Camii

3,000 1458 (rebuilt 1800) 4.8 (68,000)

Sacred pilgrimage site housing tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ). Major spiritual center. Ottoman sultans were crowned here. Rebuilt after 1766 earthquake.

Eyüpsultan, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

8:00 AM

+90-212-563-7300

Directions

Ortaköy Mosque (Büyük Mecidiye Camii)

Ortaköy Camii

500 1856 4.7 (35,000)

Baroque-style mosque on the Bosphorus waterfront under the Bosphorus Bridge. Built by Sultan Abdülmecid I. Famous for stunning location and nighttime illumination. Popular wedding venue.

Ortaköy, Beşiktaş, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-212-258-3794

Directions

Fatih Mosque (Fatih Camii)

Fatih Camii

4,000 1470 (rebuilt 1771) 4.6 (28,000)

First imperial mosque built after conquest of Constantinople. Named after Mehmed the Conqueror (Fatih). Tomb of Mehmed II located here. Rebuilt after 1766 earthquake. Major religious complex.

Fatih, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

12:30 PM • 1:30 PM

Eid Prayer

8:30 AM

+90-212-635-2432

Directions

Yeni Mosque (New Mosque - Yeni Camii)

Yeni Camii

3,500 1665 4.6 (42,000)

Last large imperial mosque built by an Ottoman sultan. Located at Eminönü by Galata Bridge. Near Spice Bazaar. Took 66 years to complete. Classic Ottoman architecture.

Eminönü, Fatih, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM • 2:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-212-527-8500

Directions

Rüstem Pasha Mosque

Rüstem Paşa Camii

300 1563 4.7 (18,000)

Small mosque famous for exquisite İznik tilework covering walls. Built by Mimar Sinan for Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha. Hidden gem in Eminönü near Spice Bazaar. One of Istanbul's most beautiful interiors.

Eminönü, Fatih, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-212-514-1393

Directions

Mihrimah Sultan Mosque (Üsküdar)

Mihrimah Sultan Camii (İskele Camii)

1,000 1548 4.6 (15,000)

Built by Mimar Sinan for Mihrimah Sultan (daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent). Located at Üsküdar ferry dock on Asian side. Elegant design with large windows flooding interior with light.

Üsküdar, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-216-333-0660

Directions

Şakirin Mosque

Şakirin Camii

500 2009 4.7 (12,000)

Modern architectural landmark designed by female architect Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu. Features contemporary Islamic design with stunning interior. Located in Karacaahmet Cemetery on Asian side.

Üsküdar, Istanbul

Jummah Prayer

1:00 PM

Eid Prayer

9:00 AM

+90-216-474-9370

Directions

About Istanbul - Turkey

Turkish

Istanbul is Turkey's largest city and cultural capital, straddling Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. Home to 15.8 million people with 99% Muslim population. The city boasts 3,000+ mosques including the iconic Çamlıca Mosque (largest in Turkey - 63,000 capacity), historic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet), Süleymaniye Mosque, and Eyüp Sultan Mosque.

Founded: 660 BCE (Byzantium), 330 CE (Constantinople), 1453 CE (Istanbul)

Population: 15,840,900

Metro: 16,000,000+

Area: 5,343 km²

Elevation: 39 m

Qibla: 148.45° (Southeast to Makkah)

English

Province: Istanbul (İstanbul)

Postal Code: 34000-34850

Phone Code: +90-212 (European), +90-216 (Asian)

Timezone: Europe/Istanbul (TRT - UTC+03:00)

Muslims: 15.8M+ (99% of population)

Mosques: 3,000+ mosques

Istanbul Landmarks

Hagia Sophia

Blue Mosque

Topkapı Palace

Galata Tower

Grand Bazaar

Spice Bazaar

Bosphorus Strait

Maiden's Tower

Dolmabahçe Palace

Basilica Cistern

Taksim Square

İstiklal Avenue

Nearby Cities

Bursa

155 km

Edirne

235 km

İzmit

100 km

Ankara

454 km

İzmir

482 km

Çanakkale

340 km

Six Major Districts of Istanbul

Fatih

~420K

600+

European

Üsküdar

~540K

400+

Asian

Beyoğlu

~245K

150+

European

Kadıköy

~480K

250+

Asian

Eyüpsultan

~410K

350+

European

Beşiktaş

~190K

120+

European

Frequently Asked Questions About Istanbul Prayer Times

What is the Qibla direction in Istanbul?

The Qibla direction from Istanbul to Makkah is 148.45° (Southeast). You can use a compass or smartphone app to find the precise direction. Most Istanbul mosques have clear Qibla markers indicating the direction to Makkah.

What is the largest mosque in Istanbul?

Çamlıca Mosque is the largest mosque in Istanbul and Turkey with 63,000 capacity, opened in 2019. Features 6 minarets (70m tall) and a 72m dome representing 72 nations. Other major mosques: Hagia Sophia (10,000), Blue Mosque (10,000), Süleymaniye (5,000), Eyüp Sultan (3,000).

How are prayer times calculated in Istanbul?

Istanbul prayer times are calculated using the Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı (Turkey Presidency of Religious Affairs) method, standard in Turkey. It uses 18° angle for Fajr and 17° for Isha. Turkey removed daylight saving time since 2016, so Istanbul remains on TRT (UTC+03:00) year-round.

How many mosques are in Istanbul?

Istanbul has over 3,000 mosques serving a Muslim population of 15.8M+ (99% of population) across the city's two continental sides: Fatih (600+), Üsküdar (400+), Beyoğlu (150+), Kadıköy (250+), Eyüpsultan (350+), Beşiktaş (120+).

What is Turkey Time (TRT)?

Turkey Standard Time (TRT) is UTC+03:00. Turkey permanently removed daylight saving time in 2016, so Istanbul remains on TRT year-round. It is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Istanbul's timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Where can I pray Jummah in Istanbul?

Istanbul has 3,000+ mosques offering Jummah prayer. Major mosques like Çamlıca, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Süleymaniye have multiple Jummah sessions (2-3 times) to accommodate large crowds. Most mosques start Jummah between 1:00-2:00 PM.

What is the best Fajr time in Istanbul?

In Istanbul, Fajr (İmsak) time varies across seasons. In summer (June-July), Fajr starts around 3:30-4:00 AM, while in winter (December-January) it starts around 5:30-6:00 AM. Most Istanbul mosques use the Diyanet method (18° angle) for Fajr calculation, which is standard across Turkey.

When was Hagia Sophia converted to a mosque?

Hagia Sophia was first built as a Byzantine cathedral in 537 CE. It was converted to a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror. It was turned into a museum in 1935. Most recently in 2020, it was reconverted to a mosque by President Erdoğan and is now an active place of worship but also open to tourists.