Ramadan 2026 in Turkey: Key Dates & Official Suhoor/Iftar Times
Ramadan 2026 in Turkey will begin on February 19, 2026. The first suhoor will take place in the morning of February 19, and the first iftar in the evening of the same day.
The official religious calendar is published annually by the Turkish government agency Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı. This source is considered official and is used throughout the country.
📅 Key Dates of Ramadan 2026
- 🌙 Start of Ramadan: evening of February 18, 2026
- 🌅 First day of fasting: February 19, 2026
- 🌌 Night of Decree (Kadir Gecesi): approximately in March 2026
- 🎉 Eid al-Fitr: approximately from March 20, 2026
🕌 Where to Check Official Suhoor and Iftar Times?
The most reliable source is the Turkish governmental religious services.
✅ Official Diyanet Website
- Section Namaz Vakitleri
- Exact times published for each city and district
- Data updated annually
Official resources:
https://www.diyanet.gov.tr
https://namazvakitleri.diyanet.gov.tr
✅ Mobile App
The official Namaz Vakitleri app is available on the App Store and Google Play. It allows selecting a city and getting accurate times for:
- suhoor (imsak)
- iftar (akşam)
- all prayers
✅ Municipal Websites
Major Turkish cities publish their own timetables, which duplicate Diyanet data:
- Istanbul — İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Ankara — Ankara Büyükşehir Belediyesi
- Antalya — Antalya Büyükşehir Belediyesi
⏰ Example Times for the First Days of Ramadan 2026
📍 Istanbul
- Suhoor: around 05:40
- Iftar: around 18:35
📍 Ankara
- Suhoor: around 05:30
- Iftar: around 18:25
📍 Antalya
- Suhoor: around 05:45
- Iftar: around 18:40
⚠️ Important: times change daily, so check the exact schedule on official sources.
Why Check Turkish Sources?
- Turkey uses astronomical lunar calendar calculations
- Dates may differ by 1 day in other countries
- Only Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı publishes the official schedule for Turkey
ℹ️ Important for Tourists and Residents
- ✔ Restaurants in tourist areas continue to operate
- ✔ Evening traffic possible before iftar
- ✔ Municipalities organize mass free iftars
- ✔ Banks may temporarily change working hours
Conclusion
The exact suhoor and iftar schedule is published on the official Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı website. Check times daily — they depend on the city and change every day.
