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What are Hagia Sophia opening hours?

Today

Open 09:00–19:30

Hagia Sophia

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Hagia Sophia is open every day throughout the year. It is partially closed during prayer hours. 

Jan 1 TO Mar 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Mar 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:30
Tuesday09:00–19:30
Wednesday09:00–19:30
Thursday09:00–19:30
Friday (Today)09:00–19:30
Saturday09:00–19:30
Sunday09:00–19:30

Apr 1 TO Sep 30 Timings

Days (Apr 1 TO Sep 30)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:30
Tuesday09:00–19:30
Wednesday09:00–19:30
Thursday09:00–19:30
Friday09:00–19:30
Saturday09:00–19:30
Sunday09:00–19:30

Oct 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Oct 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:30
Tuesday09:00–19:30
Wednesday09:00–19:30
Thursday09:00–19:30
Friday09:00–19:30
Saturday09:00–19:30
Sunday09:00–19:30

Hagia Sophia History Museum

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings

Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)

TIMINGS

Monday09:00–19:00
Tuesday09:00–19:00
Wednesday09:00–19:00
Thursday09:00–19:00
Friday (Today)09:00–19:00
Saturday09:00–19:00
Sunday09:00–19:00

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Best time to visit the Hagia Sophia

Weekday vs Weekend

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Pleasant
Crowded
Very Crowded
Closed

Peak season vs low season

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Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Off Season
Moderate Season
Peak Season

How long do you need to tour the Hagia Sophia?

  • You can complete touring the Hagia Sophia within 30 to 45 minutes. 
  • If you opt for a guided tour of the Hagia Sophia mosque, then it’ll take you around an hour.
  • You can spend time exploring the beautiful mosaics and minarets with Islamic inscriptions at the Hagia Sophia on your own. Just make sure that you plan your visit to Hagia Sophia during the non-worship hours since the mosque remains partially closed to non-worshippers during prayer times at the mosque. 

​What to See Inside Hagia Sophia

Fequently asked questions about Hagia Sophia opening hours

The Hagia Sophia is open throughout the year. The mosque remains closed to non-worshippers during prayer times.

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