Ramadan in Turkey is marked by illuminated mosques, late-night gatherings, and a vibrant city atmosphere after sunset. From Istanbul’s historic skyline to Anatolian towns, daily life shifts around Sehri and Iftar times.
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Families prepare traditional dishes, restaurants adjust their hours, and city centers become lively after Iftar. Below you can find today’s Sehri and Iftar time in Istanbul along with the full 30 days Ramadan calendar for Turkey.
Today Sehri & Iftar Time in Istanbul
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function fmt(t) {
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h = parseInt(h);
return `${(h % 12 || 12).toString().padStart(2,'0')}:${m} ${h >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM'}`;
}
function render(hanafi, jafria) {
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const day = new Date().getDate().toString().padStart(2, '0');
const month = new Date().toLocaleString('en-GB', { month: 'long' });
const hT = hanafi.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || hanafi[0];
const jT = jafria.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || jafria[0];
const gDate = `${hT.date.gregorian.day} ${hT.date.gregorian.month.en} ${hT.date.gregorian.year}`;
if (config.mode === 'paragraph') {
container.innerHTML = `
${gDate} - ${hT.date.hijri.day} Ramadan for Hanafi ${config.city}: Sehr ${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}. For Jafri: Sehr ${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}.
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} else if (config.mode === 'table') {
const data = config.school === '1' ? jafria : hanafi;
const label = config.school === '1' ? 'Jafri (Shia)' : 'Hanafi (Sunni)';
let html = `
Today Hanafi (Sunni) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
Today Jafri (Shia) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
`;
}
}
init();
})();
30 Days Ramadan Calendar 2026 – Turkey
The complete Ramadan timetable for Turkey provides daily Sehri and Iftar timings for the entire month. Istanbul is used as the reference city, but times may vary slightly across regions.
You can check both calculation methods below to follow the schedule most relevant to your location.
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const container = document.getElementById('content-rc_6ab844a9de1c9');
const loading = document.getElementById('loading-rc_6ab844a9de1c9');
async function init() {
try {
const year = new Date().getFullYear();
const p = `city=${encodeURIComponent(config.city)}&country=${encodeURIComponent(config.country)}&method=2`;
const urls = [
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=0`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=0`
];
const res = await Promise.all(urls.map(u => fetch(u).then(r => r.json())));
const h = [...res[0].data, ...res[1].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
const j = [...res[2].data, ...res[3].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
render(h, j);
} catch (e) { loading.innerText = "Failed to load calendar."; }
}
function fmt(t) {
let [h, m] = t.split(' ')[0].split(':');
h = parseInt(h);
return `${(h % 12 || 12).toString().padStart(2,'0')}:${m} ${h >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM'}`;
}
function render(hanafi, jafria) {
loading.classList.add('hidden');
container.classList.remove('hidden');
const day = new Date().getDate().toString().padStart(2, '0');
const month = new Date().toLocaleString('en-GB', { month: 'long' });
const hT = hanafi.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || hanafi[0];
const jT = jafria.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || jafria[0];
const gDate = `${hT.date.gregorian.day} ${hT.date.gregorian.month.en} ${hT.date.gregorian.year}`;
if (config.mode === 'paragraph') {
container.innerHTML = `
${gDate} - ${hT.date.hijri.day} Ramadan for Hanafi ${config.city}: Sehr ${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}. For Jafri: Sehr ${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}.
`;
} else if (config.mode === 'table') {
const data = config.school === '1' ? jafria : hanafi;
const label = config.school === '1' ? 'Jafri (Shia)' : 'Hanafi (Sunni)';
let html = `
Today Hanafi (Sunni) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
Today Jafri (Shia) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
`;
}
}
init();
})();
(function() {
const config = {"city":"Capital City","country":"Turkey","mode":"table","school":"1"};
const container = document.getElementById('content-rc_6ab844a9de1d7');
const loading = document.getElementById('loading-rc_6ab844a9de1d7');
async function init() {
try {
const year = new Date().getFullYear();
const p = `city=${encodeURIComponent(config.city)}&country=${encodeURIComponent(config.country)}&method=2`;
const urls = [
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=1`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/2?${p}&school=0`,
`https://api.aladhan.com/v1/calendarByCity/${year}/3?${p}&school=0`
];
const res = await Promise.all(urls.map(u => fetch(u).then(r => r.json())));
const h = [...res[0].data, ...res[1].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
const j = [...res[2].data, ...res[3].data].filter(d => parseInt(d.date.hijri.month.number) === 9);
render(h, j);
} catch (e) { loading.innerText = "Failed to load calendar."; }
}
function fmt(t) {
let [h, m] = t.split(' ')[0].split(':');
h = parseInt(h);
return `${(h % 12 || 12).toString().padStart(2,'0')}:${m} ${h >= 12 ? 'PM' : 'AM'}`;
}
function render(hanafi, jafria) {
loading.classList.add('hidden');
container.classList.remove('hidden');
const day = new Date().getDate().toString().padStart(2, '0');
const month = new Date().toLocaleString('en-GB', { month: 'long' });
const hT = hanafi.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || hanafi[0];
const jT = jafria.find(d => d.date.gregorian.day === day && d.date.gregorian.month.en === month) || jafria[0];
const gDate = `${hT.date.gregorian.day} ${hT.date.gregorian.month.en} ${hT.date.gregorian.year}`;
if (config.mode === 'paragraph') {
container.innerHTML = `
${gDate} - ${hT.date.hijri.day} Ramadan for Hanafi ${config.city}: Sehr ${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}. For Jafri: Sehr ${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}, Iftar ${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}.
`;
} else if (config.mode === 'table') {
const data = config.school === '1' ? jafria : hanafi;
const label = config.school === '1' ? 'Jafri (Shia)' : 'Hanafi (Sunni)';
let html = `
Today Hanafi (Sunni) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(hT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(hT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
Today Jafri (Shia) Sehr And Iftar Time ${config.city}
Sehrسحور
${fmt(jT.timings.Fajr)}
${gDate}
Iftarإفطار
${fmt(jT.timings.Maghrib)}
${gDate}
`;
}
}
init();
})();
Ramadan Fasting Hours in Turkey
Fasting hours in Turkey generally range from 13 to 16 hours depending on the season. Because the country stretches across a wide latitude range, northern cities may experience longer daylight hours compared to southern regions.
Cities such as Ankara and Istanbul may have slightly longer fasting durations than southern cities like Antalya or Gaziantep.
Time Zone & Regional Sehri Iftar Differences
Turkey follows Turkey Time (TRT, UTC+3) throughout the year and does not observe daylight saving time. Due to its large geographical span from east to west, there can be noticeable differences in sunset and sunrise times between regions.
Eastern provinces such as Van may break their fast earlier than western cities like Izmir, with differences sometimes reaching up to 20–30 minutes.
Ramadan Schedule & Daily Life in Turkey
During Ramadan, working hours in Turkey are often adjusted, especially in public institutions. Many businesses close earlier in the afternoon and reopen after Iftar in some districts.
Public squares host evening activities, and restaurants remain open late into the night. Special Ramadan menus and communal gatherings are common across major cities.
How Sehri & Iftar Times Are Calculated in Turkey
Sehri ends at astronomical dawn, while Iftar begins precisely at sunset. The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) officially publishes daily Ramadan timings based on precise astronomical calculations for each province.
These calculations use geographic coordinates and the sun’s angle below the horizon to determine accurate daily fasting schedules.
FAQ – Ramadan in Turkey
What is the Sehri time today in Istanbul?
You can check today’s updated Sehri time for Istanbul in the live Ramadan calendar section above.
Do Ramadan timings vary across Turkey?
Yes, due to Turkey’s wide east-west span, Iftar and Sehri times can differ by up to 30 minutes between provinces.
How long is fasting in Turkey?
Fasting typically lasts between 13 and 16 hours depending on the time of year Ramadan occurs.
Which time zone does Turkey follow during Ramadan?
Turkey follows Turkey Time (UTC+3) year-round.
Who announces official Ramadan timings in Turkey?
The Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) publishes official Ramadan timetables for all provinces.
Conclusion
Ramadan in Turkey combines tradition, community spirit, and organized scheduling. Whether you are in Istanbul or another province, the Ramadan calendar above provides reliable Sehri and Iftar times to help you plan your month smoothly.
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