Today
Open 09:00–19:30
Hagia Sophia is open every day throughout the year. It is partially closed during prayer hours.
Apr 1 TO Sep 30 Timings Days (Apr 1 TO Sep 30) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Sunday (Today) | 09:00–19:30 |
Oct 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Oct 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–19:30 |
Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00–19:30 |
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00–19:00 |
| Sunday (Today) | 09:00–19:00 |
Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets
Istanbul Super Combo: Topkapi Palace + Hagia Sophia + Basilica Cistern Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Combo: Basilica Cistern + Hagia Sophia Skip-the-Line Tickets with Audio Guide
Hagia Sophia Guided Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
The Hagia Sophia is open throughout the year. The mosque remains closed to non-worshippers during prayer times.
Yes, Hagia Sophia is open every day, all year round.
Hagia Sophia is closed to non-worshippers during prayer hours and the noon prayers on Fridays.
You can finish exploring the Hagia Sophia on your own within 30 to 45 minutes. However, if you want to delve deeper into history and examine Hagia Sophia’s architecture to the fullest, choose a guided tour that will take you around an hour.
Plan your visit to the Hagia Sophia during the winter months to enjoy the pleasant weather. Visit the mosque during the early hours of the morning on weekends and weekdays. Avoid visiting Hagia Sophia on Fridays.
It is best to choose a Hagia Sophia guided tour to have a hassle-free and more informative experience at the mosque. You can also enjoy priority access with your Hagia Sophia guided tour tickets. However, you can also explore it on your own.
Hagia Sophia is open all year round. It is only closed during prayer times.
It is a good idea to buy your Hagia Sophia tickets in advance since this will help you plan your visit efficiently. You also do not have to worry about standing in long queues or missing your attraction.
Yes, you can visit the Hagia Sophia with a large group.
You can cancel your Hagia Sophia guided tour tickets 24 hours before the experience begins to get a full refund on your purchase.
