Question 1

How many hours of daylight does Istanbul get today?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul currently gets approximately 12 hours and 45 minutes of daylight today. This varies throughout the year — days are longest around the summer solstice (June in the Northern Hemisphere, December in the Southern Hemisphere) and shortest around the winter solstice. At 41.0° latitude, Istanbul sees moderate variation, with summer days noticeably longer than winter days. Our calculations use the SunCalc astronomical library for accuracy within 1–2 minutes.

Question 2

What time does the sun rise in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Sunrise times in Istanbul change throughout the year based on the Earth's axial tilt and the city's position at 41.0° latitude. Use the table above to see today's exact sunrise time, as well as dawn (civil twilight) and other twilight phases. The earliest sunrise typically occurs around the summer solstice, while the latest sunrise happens near the winter solstice. The difference between earliest and latest sunrise can be over two hours. All sunrise calculations are based on NOAA solar position algorithms via the SunCalc library.

Question 3

What time does the sun set in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Sunset times in Istanbul vary by season due to the Earth's orbital mechanics and the city's latitude of 41.0°. Check the table above for today's exact sunset time, including dusk and twilight phases. The latest sunset typically occurs a few days after the summer solstice, while the earliest sunset happens a few days before the winter solstice. At mid-latitudes, you can expect sunset to vary by 2–3 hours across the seasons.

Question 4

How does day length change throughout the year in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul at 41.0° latitude experiences moderate seasonal day length variation. Summer days are noticeably longer than winter days, with daylight typically ranging from about 8 to 16 hours depending on the time of year. The rate of change is fastest around the equinoxes (March and September), when day length changes by several minutes each day. Around the solstices, the rate of change slows as day length approaches its maximum or minimum. This makes spring and autumn the seasons with the most noticeable daily changes in sunrise and sunset times.

Question 5

What is civil twilight in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Civil twilight in Istanbul is the period when the sun is between 0° and 6° below the horizon. During civil twilight, there is enough natural light for most outdoor activities without artificial lighting. It occurs just before sunrise (dawn) and just after sunset (dusk). At mid-latitudes, civil twilight typically lasts about 25–35 minutes. The exact duration for Istanbul is shown in the twilight data table above.

Question 6

What are the different twilight phases?

Accepted Answer

There are three twilight phases, each defined by the sun's angle below the horizon. Civil twilight (0°–6°) is the brightest phase, with enough light for outdoor activities without artificial lighting. Nautical twilight (6°–12°) is dimmer but still allows sailors to see the horizon for celestial navigation. Astronomical twilight (12°–18°) is nearly dark, with only the faintest glow on the horizon, and most stars become visible. Below 18° is considered full astronomical night. The duration of each phase varies by latitude and season — our data table above shows all twilight phases for Istanbul.

Question 7

When is the longest day in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

The longest day in Istanbul occurs around the summer solstice. For Istanbul in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day is around June 20–21. On this date, Istanbul experiences its earliest sunrise and near-latest sunset of the year. At 41.0° latitude, the longest day is typically 14–16 hours of daylight. The shortest day (winter solstice) occurs approximately six months later.

Question 8

Does daylight saving time affect sunrise and sunset times in Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul does not observe daylight saving time, so sunrise and sunset times change only due to natural seasonal variation throughout the year. The gradual shift in sunrise and sunset times follows a smooth curve driven by the Earth's axial tilt and orbital position. This makes it easier to predict sunrise and sunset patterns in Istanbul compared to cities that observe DST, where clock changes create abrupt jumps in the schedule.

Astronomical Dawn	5:11:02 AM
Nautical Dawn	5:45:08 AM
Civil Dawn	6:18:05 AM
Sunrise	6:45:54 AM
Golden Hour End	7:22:15 AM
Solar Noon	1:08:35 PM
Golden Hour Start	6:54:54 PM
Sunset	7:31:15 PM
Civil Dusk	7:59:04 PM
Nautical Dusk	8:32:02 PM
Astronomical Dusk	9:06:07 PM
Day Length	12h 45m

Moonrise	9:20:25 PM
Moonset	7:07:30 AM
Moon Phase	🌕 Full Moon
Illumination	98%

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day Length	Moonrise	Moonset	Phase
Apr 1, Wed	6:49 AM	7:29 PM	12h 40m	7:11 PM	6:25 AM	🌕
Apr 2, Thu	6:47 AM	7:30 PM	12h 43m	8:16 PM	6:46 AM	🌕
Apr 3, Fri	6:45 AM	7:31 PM	12h 45m	9:20 PM	7:07 AM	🌕
Apr 4, Sat	6:44 AM	7:32 PM	12h 48m	10:24 PM	7:31 AM	🌖
Apr 5, Sun	6:42 AM	7:33 PM	12h 51m	11:27 PM	7:59 AM	🌖
Apr 6, Mon	6:40 AM	7:34 PM	12h 53m	12:27 AM	8:32 AM	🌖
Apr 7, Tue	6:39 AM	7:35 PM	12h 56m	1:22 AM	9:12 AM	🌖
Apr 8, Wed	6:37 AM	7:36 PM	12h 59m	2:10 AM	10:02 AM	🌗
Apr 9, Thu	6:36 AM	7:37 PM	13h 1m	2:52 AM	10:58 AM	🌗
Apr 10, Fri	6:34 AM	7:38 PM	13h 4m	—	12:01 PM	🌗
Apr 11, Sat	6:32 AM	7:39 PM	13h 7m	3:27 AM	1:06 PM	🌗
Apr 12, Sun	6:31 AM	7:40 PM	13h 9m	3:55 AM	2:13 PM	🌘
Apr 13, Mon	6:29 AM	7:41 PM	13h 12m	4:21 AM	3:21 PM	🌘
Apr 14, Tue	6:28 AM	7:42 PM	13h 15m	4:45 AM	4:29 PM	🌘
Apr 15, Wed	6:26 AM	7:43 PM	13h 17m	5:07 AM	5:39 PM	🌘
Apr 16, Thu	6:25 AM	7:45 PM	13h 20m	5:30 AM	6:51 PM	🌑
Apr 17, Fri	6:23 AM	7:46 PM	13h 23m	5:54 AM	8:06 PM	🌑
Apr 18, Sat	6:22 AM	7:47 PM	13h 25m	6:23 AM	9:23 PM	🌑
Apr 19, Sun	6:20 AM	7:48 PM	13h 28m	6:57 AM	10:41 PM	🌒
Apr 20, Mon	6:19 AM	7:49 PM	13h 30m	7:42 AM	11:58 PM	🌒
Apr 21, Tue	6:17 AM	7:50 PM	13h 33m	8:37 AM	1:04 AM	🌒
Apr 22, Wed	6:16 AM	7:51 PM	13h 35m	9:43 AM	2:00 AM	🌒
Apr 23, Thu	6:14 AM	7:52 PM	13h 38m	10:56 AM	2:42 AM	🌓
Apr 24, Fri	6:13 AM	7:53 PM	13h 40m	12:14 PM	—	🌓
Apr 25, Sat	6:11 AM	7:54 PM	13h 43m	1:30 PM	3:16 AM	🌓
Apr 26, Sun	6:10 AM	7:55 PM	13h 45m	2:43 PM	3:44 AM	🌔
Apr 27, Mon	6:09 AM	7:56 PM	13h 48m	3:52 PM	4:08 AM	🌔
Apr 28, Tue	6:07 AM	7:57 PM	13h 50m	4:58 PM	4:29 AM	🌔
Apr 29, Wed	6:06 AM	7:58 PM	13h 53m	6:03 PM	4:50 AM	🌔
Apr 30, Thu	6:05 AM	7:59 PM	13h 55m	7:08 PM	5:10 AM	🌕

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