Maghrib in Istanbul today (31st July 2026) begins at 20:29, 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.
Maghrib Prayer Time in Istanbul Today
Friday, 31st July 2026 · Istanbul, Turkey
Maghrib — Istanbul — Today
20:29
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Method: Diyanet — Turkey (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)
Maghrib in Istanbul for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 31 Jul Today | 20:29 |
| Sat 01 Aug | 20:28 |
| Sun 02 Aug | 20:26 |
| Mon 03 Aug | 20:25 |
| Tue 04 Aug | 20:24 |
| Wed 05 Aug | 20:23 |
| Thu 06 Aug | 20:22 |
All Prayer Times in Istanbul Today
Fajr
04:07
Sunrise
05:52
Dhuhr
13:16
Asr
18:18
Maghrib
20:29
Isha
22:06
About Maghrib Prayer
Maghrib is the fourth daily prayer, prayed immediately after sunset. It has 3 obligatory rakaat — unique among the five. During Ramadan, Maghrib marks the moment of iftar.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "My nation will be in a good state as long as they do not delay Maghrib until the stars appear." (Abu Dawud)
- Fard Rakaat
- 3
- Time
- sunset
- Arabic
- المغرب
Maghrib Prayer in Istanbul — FAQs
- What time is Maghrib prayer in Istanbul today?
- Maghrib prayer in Istanbul today (Friday, 31st July 2026) is at 20:29.
- What time does Maghrib start in Istanbul?
- Maghrib in Istanbul begins immediately at sunset and ends when the red twilight disappears — approximately 60–90 minutes after sunset. Today it begins at 20:29.
- How many rakaat is Maghrib prayer?
- Maghrib has 3 fard rakaat, plus 2 sunnah after. It is the only obligatory prayer with 3 fard rakaat.
- Is Maghrib time the same as iftar time?
- Yes — Maghrib time marks the start of iftar (breaking the fast) during Ramadan.
- Can you pray Maghrib before sunset?
- No — Maghrib begins at the exact moment of sunset. Praying before sunset is invalid.
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