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Istanbul, Turkey

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

The iconic Blue Mosque, named for its 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, with six minarets — completed in 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I.

Prayer schedule: Friday, 25 September 2026 · Europe/Istanbul. Confirm mosque details directly before visiting.

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Quick Answer

Jummah (Friday prayer) at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Istanbul, Turkey is listed as 1:00 PM; this record is unverified, so confirm directly with the mosque. The mosque is located at Sultanahmet, Istanbul. Today's Istanbul prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times.

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Today in Istanbul

Fajr 05:22 · Dhuhr 13:01 · Asr 17:14 · Maghrib 19:04 · Isha 20:23

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Istanbul prayer times today

Begins = start of each prayer window for Istanbul. Each mosque sets its own iqamah (congregation). The gap varies by mosque and prayer; confirm directly.

Diyanet — Turkey · Updated Friday, 25 September 2026

Fajr

05:22

Sunrise

06:47

Dhuhr

13:01

Asr

17:14

Maghrib

19:04

Isha

20:23

About Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I. Its architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, incorporated Byzantine elements from the nearby Hagia Sophia. The interior is adorned with more than 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, which give the mosque its popular name. Its six minarets controversially matched those of the Masjid al-Haram — a seventh minaret was subsequently added to Mecca to preserve its distinction.

Address
Sultanahmet, Istanbul
Founded
1616
Jummah
1:00 PM
Capacity
10,000 worshippers

Facilities

  • Women's prayer area

Frequently asked questions

Where is Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) located?
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) is located at Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey.
What time is Jummah at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)?
Jummah at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) is typically at 1:00 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays.
What are daily prayer times at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)?
Daily prayer times at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) follow the Istanbul timetable on this page — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha calculated for Turkey. Mosque iqamah times are usually 10–30 minutes after the begins time.
What is the history of Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)?
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, popularly known as the Blue Mosque, was built between 1609 and 1616 under Sultan Ahmed I. Its architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, incorporated Byzantine elements from the nearby Hagia Sophia. The interior is adorned with more than 20,000 hand-painted blue Iznik tiles, which give the mosque its popular name. Its six minarets controversially matched those of the Masjid al-Haram — a seventh minaret was subsequently added to Mecca to preserve its distinction.
Is there a women's prayer area at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)?
Yes, Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements.
Is there parking at Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)?
Parking availability near Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) varies by location in Istanbul. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available.

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