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1 instant resultWhat are the opening hours at Hagia Sophia?
Hagia Sophia is open daily from 09:00 to 19:00 in summer season (1 April – 31 October) and 09:00 to 18:00 in winter season (1 November – 31 March). Last entry is 30 minutes before closing. During the five daily prayer times, the ground floor is reserved for worship for roughly 30 – 45 minutes — the upper gallery remains open.
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2 resultsStandard entry · any time within opening hours
A flexible ticket valid on your chosen date. Enter any time the venue is open — no fixed slot. Includes access to ground floor, upper gallery, and the Hünkar Mahfili.
Dawn quiet hour · first slot of the day
A dedicated 60-minute slot before general opening hours. Limited to 40 people. The most atmospheric way to experience the building's light.
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7 resultsPlan Your Visit — best times to arrive
Detailed breakdown of the day: quietest hours (08:30 – 10:00), peak crowd window (11:00 – 14:00), prayer time closures, and the sweet spot most visitors miss (16:30 – 17:30).
When are the prayer time closures?
Five daily prayers, each closing the ground floor for 30 – 45 minutes. Times shift by season (solar calendar). This page shows today's schedule.
Do opening hours change during Ramadan?
Yes — evening hours are adjusted on the last 10 nights of Ramadan to accommodate Terâvih prayers. Exact window changes each year; check the night before.
What are the winter opening hours?
From 1 November to 31 March, the venue closes at 18:00 instead of 19:00. Early morning opening (09:00) is unchanged.
1,487 years of continuous operation
A timeline — from Justinian's consecration in 537 through Ottoman conversion in 1453, the 1934 museum decree, and the 2020 status change — of every opening and closure in the building's life.
At a glance — today's summary
Current opening status, next prayer time closure, today's queue estimate, and live availability for the next 48 hours.
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When a human will read your email. 09:00 – 21:00 Istanbul time, seven days a week. Median first-response: 3.2 hours.
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