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Sunrise and sunset in Istanbul, Türkiye
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:12 AM–7:50 AM and 5:53 PM–6:30 PM
Times are local time in Istanbul. Current time in Istanbul →
Sunrise and sunset in Istanbul through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 6:48 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 6:02 PM | 10h 26m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:52 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 55m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:10 AM | 5:38 PM | 9h 28m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:23 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 15m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:30 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 17m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:28 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 32m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:16 AM | 6:21 PM | 10h 4m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 8:00 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 38m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:40 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:49 AM | 7:28 PM | 12h 39m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:27 AM | 7:43 PM | 13h 17m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:04 AM | 8:00 PM | 13h 57m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 27m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 8:30 PM | 14h 55m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:32 AM | 8:38 PM | 15h 6m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 8:41 PM | 15h 5m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 51m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:00 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 22m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:14 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 51m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 13h 8m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.02°N, 28.97°E, including daylight saving time where Istanbul uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Istanbul this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 8m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 13m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:32 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 8:41 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Istanbul today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 6:30 PM in Istanbul, giving 11 hours 18 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Istanbul?
The longest day in Istanbul in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 8 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Istanbul?
The shortest day in Istanbul in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 13 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Istanbul?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:32 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 8:41 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Istanbul?
Today, golden hour in Istanbul is from sunrise (7:12 AM) to 7:50 AM in the morning, and from 5:53 PM to sunset (6:30 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.