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Sunrise and sunset in Ankara, Türkiye
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 6:56 AM–7:32 AM and 5:39 PM–6:16 PM
Times are local time in Ankara. Current time in Ankara →
Sunrise and sunset in Ankara through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 6:45 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 48m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6:59 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 12m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:18 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 30m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 0m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 34m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:04 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 22m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:11 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 23m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:09 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 38m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 9m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 41m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:24 AM | 6:40 PM | 11h 16m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:02 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 38m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:12 AM | 7:26 PM | 13h 14m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 52m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 22m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 48m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 59m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 58m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 45m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 8:04 PM | 14h 17m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 7:48 PM | 13h 47m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:17 AM | 7:23 PM | 13h 6m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 30m |
Calculated for 39.92°N, 32.85°E, including daylight saving time where Ankara uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Ankara this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 0m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 20m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:20 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 8:22 PM on June 23
Questions
What time is sunrise in Ankara today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 6:16 PM in Ankara, giving 11 hours 20 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Ankara?
The longest day in Ankara in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 0 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ankara?
The shortest day in Ankara in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Ankara?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:20 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 8:22 PM on June 23. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Ankara?
Today, golden hour in Ankara is from sunrise (6:56 AM) to 7:32 AM in the morning, and from 5:39 PM to sunset (6:16 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.