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Istanbul, Türkiye: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in Istanbul, Türkiye. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On October 27, 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye, sunrise is at 7:29 AM and sunset is at 6:08 PM (Europe/Istanbul). The day lasts 10h 39m, solar noon is at 12:49 PM, morning golden hour ends at 8:08 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
Local date
October 27, 2026
Time zone
GMT+3
Last refreshed
Oct 27, 2026, 7:51 AM
Today’s solar times in Istanbul
Dawn
7:01 AM
Sunrise
7:29 AM
Morning golden hour ends
8:08 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:30 PM
Sunset
6:08 PM
Dusk
6:36 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
10h 39m
Solar noon
12:49 PM
Coordinates
41.0138, 28.9497
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 41.0138, longitude 28.9497, and the Europe/Istanbul time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Istanbul over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayOct 27, 2026 | 7:29 AM | 6:08 PM | 10h 39m |
| TomorrowOct 28, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 36m |
| +1 weekNov 3, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 5:59 PM | 10h 22m |
| +1 monthNov 26, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 5:40 PM | 9h 35m |
What these times mean
Istanbul 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 Istanbul throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:28 AM | 6:00 PM | 9h 33m |
| February | 8:00 AM | 6:38 PM | 10h 38m |
| March | 7:17 AM | 7:11 PM | 11h 53m |
| April | 6:26 AM | 7:44 PM | 13h 17m |
| May | 5:48 AM | 8:15 PM | 14h 28m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 8:39 PM | 15h 06m |
| July | 5:45 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 51m |
| August | 6:14 AM | 8:05 PM | 13h 50m |
| September | 6:45 AM | 7:16 PM | 12h 31m |
| October | 7:16 AM | 6:26 PM | 11h 10m |
| November | 7:52 AM | 5:47 PM | 9h 55m |
| December | 8:23 AM | 5:37 PM | 9h 15m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM
June 12
Latest sunset
8:41 PM
June 21
Longest day
15h 08m
June 21
Shortest day
9h 13m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Istanbul with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2027 | 1:07 PM | 107.9% |
| Jun 11, 2048 | 3:58 PM | 94.4% |
| Sep 12, 2053 | 12:34 PM | 103.3% |
| Nov 5, 2059 | 12:18 PM | 94.2% |
| Apr 30, 2060 | 1:10 PM | 106.6% |
Eclipse Syllabus
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Istanbul today?
On October 27, 2026, sunrise in Istanbul, Türkiye is at 7:29 AM and sunset is at 6:08 PM (Europe/Istanbul).
How long is the day in Istanbul today?
Today in Istanbul, the time between sunrise and sunset is 10h 39m.
When is golden hour in Istanbul?
Morning golden hour in Istanbul ends at 8:08 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:30 PM.
What time is solar noon in Istanbul?
Solar noon in Istanbul is at 12:49 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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