Maghrib Prayer Time in Istanbul Today
Akşam — Istanbul
· Istanbul, Turkey
Maghrib begins — Istanbul
18:58
المغرب · Maghrib / Magrib
Maghrib in Istanbul today () begins at 18:58, calculated with the Diyanet — Turkey for Istanbul, Turkey. Each mosque sets its own iqamah time; confirm directly with the mosque. Global Prayer Times refreshes these times daily.
Schedule date · Europe/Istanbul. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque.
Method: Diyanet — Turkey (Fajr 18°, Isha 17°)
Maghrib in Istanbul for the Next 7 Days
| Date | Maghrib |
|---|---|
| Fri 25 Sep | 19:04 |
| Sat 26 Sep | 19:02 |
| Sun 27 Sep | 19:00 |
| Mon 28 Sep Today | 18:58 |
| Tue 29 Sep | 18:57 |
| Wed 30 Sep | 18:55 |
| Thu 01 Oct | 18:53 |
All Prayer Times in Istanbul Today
Fajr
05:26
Sunrise
06:50
Dhuhr
13:00
Asr
17:10
Maghrib
18:58
Isha
20:18
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, 25 September 2026) is at 19:04.
- 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 19:04.
- 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.
Mosques in Istanbul
- Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)Sultanahmet, Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia Grand MosqueAyasofya Meydanı, Fatih, Istanbul
- Süleymaniye MosqueProf. Siddik Sami Onar Caddesi No. 1, Fatih, Istanbul
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