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Ankara Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Türkiye
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Ankara, Türkiye, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On June 24, 2026 in Ankara, Türkiye, sunrise is at 5:22 AM and sunset is at 8:22 PM (Europe/Istanbul). The day lasts 15h 00m, solar noon is at 12:52 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:02 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 7:41 PM.
Local date
June 24, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Updated hourly
Europe/Istanbul
Today’s solar times in Ankara
Dawn
4:49 AM
Sunrise
5:22 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:02 AM
Evening golden hour starts
7:41 PM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Dusk
8:55 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
15h 00m
Solar noon
12:52 PM
Coordinates
39.9199, 32.8543
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 39.9199, longitude 32.8543, and the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Ankara over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayJun 24, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 00m |
| TomorrowJun 25, 2026 | 5:22 AM | 8:22 PM | 15h 00m |
| +1 weekJul 1, 2026 | 5:24 AM | 8:22 PM | 14h 58m |
| +1 monthJul 24, 2026 | 5:40 AM | 8:11 PM | 14h 31m |
What these times mean
Ankara changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Ankara throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:09 AM | 5:48 PM | 9h 39m |
| February | 7:43 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 42m |
| March | 7:02 AM | 6:55 PM | 11h 54m |
| April | 6:12 AM | 7:27 PM | 13h 15m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 22m |
| June | 5:20 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 59m |
| July | 5:33 AM | 8:17 PM | 14h 44m |
| August | 6:01 AM | 7:47 PM | 13h 46m |
| September | 6:30 AM | 7:00 PM | 12h 30m |
| October | 6:59 AM | 6:11 PM | 11h 12m |
| November | 7:34 AM | 5:34 PM | 10h 00m |
| December | 8:04 AM | 5:25 PM | 9h 22m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:20 AM
June 11
Latest sunset
8:22 PM
June 23
Longest day
15h 00m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 20m
December 22
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Ankara today?
On June 24, 2026, sunrise in Ankara, Türkiye is at 5:22 AM and sunset is at 8:22 PM (Europe/Istanbul).
How long is the day in Ankara today?
Today in Ankara, the time between sunrise and sunset is 15h 00m.
When is golden hour in Ankara?
Morning golden hour in Ankara ends at 6:02 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 7:41 PM.
What time is solar noon in Ankara?
Solar noon in Ankara is at 12:52 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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