IT IS MAGHRIB TIME NOW IN ANKARA
⚙️ Calculation Settings 🔗 Share Page

Maghrib Prayer Time Today in Ankara, Türkiye

20:04
+1m tomorrow
Calculating...
fajr 03:26 dhuhr 12:45 asr 16:41 maghrib 20:04 isha 21:34 Monthly Full Table

Maghrib Timing in Ankara

For today, May 25, 2026, the Maghrib prayer in Ankara starts at 20:04. By tomorrow, the time will shift to 20:05, marking a difference of 1 minute later due to the solar cycle.

Maghrib is the sunset prayer, performed immediately after the sun disappears. It is a moment of gratitude and the time for breaking fast during Ramadan.

Positioned at 39.93° latitude, Ankara experiences a complete astronomical cycle, allowing Maghrib to be calculated based on standard solar angles. During the month of May, the solar path in Ankara results in a shifting schedule. The Maghrib window is moving 1 minute(s) later by tomorrow. The Islamic night in Ankara spans from sunset to dawn. Islamic Midnight is at 23:45, while the 'Last Third' of the night—the ideal time for Tahajjud—starts at 00:58.

Islamic Night Schedule

Calculated timings for spiritual activities in Ankara:

Islamic Midnight

23:45

Last Third

00:58

Congregation (Iqamah)

Mosques in Ankara typically start congregation 10–15 mins after the Adhan.

Intention (Niyyah)

"I intend to pray the Fard of Maghrib for the sake of Allah."

Rakat Breakdown

Fard 3
Sunnah 2

Spiritual Gem

"Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude."

Nearby Ankara Mosques

Live Data

Find a place for Maghrib congregation in Ankara.

7-Day Maghrib Schedule

May 25, 2026
8 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:04
May 26, 2026
9 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:05
May 27, 2026
10 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:06
May 28, 2026
11 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:07
May 29, 2026
12 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:08
May 30, 2026
13 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:08
May 31, 2026
14 Dhu al-Hijjah
20:09
📅 View Full Monthly Timetable

Calculation Authority

Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah

Qibla Direction

🕋 160°

Maghrib In Nearby Cities

Maghrib in →
Maghrib in →

Maghrib Prayer in Ankara — Frequently Asked Questions

Answers refreshed daily based on today's actual Maghrib time, sunrise, sunset, and Hijri date in Ankara.

What time is Maghrib today in Ankara?
Maghrib in Ankara, Türkiye begins today (Monday, May 25, 2026) at 20:04 local time (Europe/Istanbul), the moment the sun fully sets. The window closes at the start of Isha at 21:34.
How long is the Maghrib window?
Maghrib has the shortest window of the five daily prayers — typically 60–90 minutes, closing when the red twilight on the western horizon disappears. In Ankara today, the window runs from 20:04 to 21:34.
Can Maghrib be combined with Isha?
Yes — classical jurisprudence permits combining Maghrib and Isha (jam' al-taqdim or jam' al-ta'khir) under conditions of travel, heavy rain, or illness. In normal circumstances each is offered in its own window.
What dua is recommended at the moment of Maghrib?
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught the dua of breaking fast (which applies in Ramadan): "Dhahaba al-zama'u wabtallat al-'uruq wa thabata al-ajru in sha' Allah" — "Thirst has gone, the veins are moistened, and the reward is established, God willing" (Abu Dawud).
How does today's Maghrib time in Ankara compare to the same date last year?
On this same date one year ago, Maghrib in Ankara was at 20:05 local time. Today it is at 20:04, which is 1 minutes earlier. This year-over-year drift reflects the gradual shift of the solar year and is the reason prayer times are recomputed astronomically every day rather than read from a static table.
How many rakat is Maghrib prayer?
Maghrib prayer consists of 3 Fard, 2 Sunnah (5 rakat in total). This breakdown follows the standard Sunni convention as taught by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
What direction is the Qibla from Ankara for Maghrib?
From Ankara, the Qibla bearing toward the Kaaba in Mecca is approximately 160° measured clockwise from true north. The same direction applies to every prayer of the day — only the time of Maghrib changes daily.
What is the spiritual significance of Maghrib?
Maghrib is the Witr of the daytime; its performance is a sign of gratitude.
Why are Maghrib's 3 rakat unusual?
Maghrib is the only obligatory prayer with an odd number of fard rakat. Scholars describe it as the 'witr of the day' — a fixed odd-numbered close to the daytime prayers, with Isha's witr being the odd close to the night.

Time now in these cities:

New York · London · Tokyo · Paris · Hong Kong · Singapore · Dubai · Los Angeles · Shanghai · Beijing · Sydney · Mumbai

Time now in countries:

🇺🇸 USA | 🇨🇳 China | 🇮🇳 India | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇯🇵 Japan | 🇫🇷 France | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇧🇷 Brazil |

Time now in time zones:

UTC | GMT | CET | PST | MST | CST | EST | EET | IST | China (CST) | JST | AEST | SAST | MSK | NZST |

Free widgets for webmasters:

Free Analog Clock Widget | Free Digital Clock Widget | Free Text Clock Widget | Free Word Clock Widget