Today's sunrise and sunset times for cities in Turkey
Sunrise in Turkey today ranges from 06:19 in Istanbul to 06:19 in Istanbul, reflecting the country's geographic spread. Times are accurate to within 1 minute.
Capital: Istanbul
Sunrise
06:19
Sunset
19:49
| City | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul | 06:19 | 19:49 | 13h 30m |
Turkey spans approximately 39.0°N. At this latitude, Turkey sees significant seasonal daylight variation, from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.
Golden hour photography across Turkey varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Turkey experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.
The difference between the longest and shortest day in Turkey depends on latitude. Turkey sees significant seasonal variation, with summer days roughly 5 to 6 hours longer than winter days.
The best time of year to visit Turkey for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.