Sunrise and sunset times in Istanbul, 2026
In Istanbul, Türkiye (41.0082° N, 28.9784° E), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 05:32 and sets at 20:39, giving 15h 08m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 9h 13m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Istanbul time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Istanbul
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 07:07 | 19:16 | 12h 08m | 48.9° | 90° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 05:32 | 20:39 | 15h 08m | 72.4° | 57° (east-northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 06:52 | 18:59 | 12h 08m | 48.8° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:25 | 17:38 | 9h 13m | 25.6° | 121° (east-southeast) |
Sun times in Istanbul, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:58 | 08:29 | 13:07 | 26.0° | 17:46 | 18:17 | 9h 17m |
| 15 January | 07:56 | 08:26 | 13:13 | 27.9° | 18:00 | 18:30 | 9h 33m |
| 1 February | 07:45 | 08:14 | 13:17 | 32.0° | 18:20 | 18:49 | 10h 06m |
| 15 February | 07:30 | 07:58 | 13:18 | 36.4° | 18:38 | 19:06 | 10h 40m |
| 1 March | 07:11 | 07:38 | 13:16 | 41.5° | 18:54 | 19:22 | 11h 16m |
| 15 March | 06:48 | 07:16 | 13:13 | 47.0° | 19:10 | 19:37 | 11h 54m |
| 1 April | 06:20 | 06:47 | 13:07 | 53.6° | 19:28 | 19:56 | 12h 41m |
| 15 April | 05:56 | 06:25 | 13:04 | 58.8° | 19:43 | 20:12 | 13h 18m |
| 1 May | 05:32 | 06:02 | 13:01 | 64.1° | 20:00 | 20:30 | 13h 58m |
| 15 May | 05:15 | 05:46 | 13:00 | 67.9° | 20:15 | 20:46 | 14h 29m |
| 1 June | 05:01 | 05:34 | 13:01 | 71.1° | 20:29 | 21:02 | 14h 56m |
| 15 June | 04:57 | 05:31 | 13:04 | 72.3° | 20:37 | 21:11 | 15h 07m |
| 1 July | 05:02 | 05:35 | 13:07 | 72.1° | 20:40 | 21:13 | 15h 05m |
| 15 July | 05:12 | 05:44 | 13:10 | 70.5° | 20:35 | 21:07 | 14h 50m |
| 1 August | 05:28 | 05:59 | 13:10 | 67.0° | 20:20 | 20:51 | 14h 21m |
| 15 August | 05:44 | 06:13 | 13:08 | 63.0° | 20:02 | 20:32 | 13h 49m |
| 1 September | 06:02 | 06:30 | 13:04 | 57.2° | 19:36 | 20:05 | 13h 06m |
| 15 September | 06:16 | 06:44 | 12:59 | 51.9° | 19:13 | 19:41 | 12h 29m |
| 1 October | 06:33 | 07:00 | 12:53 | 45.7° | 18:46 | 19:13 | 11h 46m |
| 15 October | 06:47 | 07:15 | 12:49 | 40.4° | 18:23 | 18:51 | 11h 09m |
| 1 November | 07:06 | 07:34 | 12:47 | 34.5° | 18:00 | 18:28 | 10h 25m |
| 15 November | 07:21 | 07:51 | 12:48 | 30.5° | 17:45 | 18:15 | 9h 54m |
| 1 December | 07:38 | 08:09 | 12:53 | 27.2° | 17:36 | 18:07 | 9h 27m |
| 15 December | 07:50 | 08:21 | 12:59 | 25.8° | 17:36 | 18:07 | 9h 15m |
Terrain around Istanbul
The terrain around Istanbul rises up to 1.5° above the horizon (towards the east-northeast). On 21 April, the sun appears at 06:26 instead of 06:16 and disappears at 19:46 instead of 19:50: 0h 13m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:23 | 08:29 | 18:07 | 18:06 | 9h 38m |
| 21 February | 07:50 | 07:58 | 18:45 | 18:45 | 10h 48m |
| 21 March | 07:06 | 07:10 | 19:17 | 19:15 | 12h 06m |
| 21 April | 06:16 | 06:26 | 19:50 | 19:46 | 13h 21m |
| 21 May | 05:41 | 05:47 | 20:20 | 20:17 | 14h 31m |
| 21 June | 05:32 | 05:36 | 20:39 | 20:36 | 15h 01m |
| 21 July | 05:49 | 05:55 | 20:30 | 20:27 | 14h 33m |
| 21 August | 06:19 | 06:29 | 19:54 | 19:51 | 13h 23m |
| 21 September | 06:50 | 06:54 | 19:03 | 19:01 | 12h 08m |
| 21 October | 07:22 | 07:30 | 18:14 | 18:14 | 10h 45m |
| 21 November | 07:58 | 08:04 | 17:41 | 17:40 | 9h 37m |
| 21 December | 08:25 | 08:27 | 17:38 | 17:38 | 9h 12m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Istanbul?
In 2026, the sun rises in Istanbul between 05:31 (on 14 June) and 08:29 (on 4 January), local time (Europe/Istanbul). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:32; at the December solstice, it is at 08:25.
What time is sunset in Istanbul?
In 2026, sunset in Istanbul ranges from 17:35 (on 8 December) to 20:40 (on 27 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Istanbul?
It is 21 June 2026, with 15h 08m between sunrise (05:32) and sunset (20:39). The shortest day is 21 December, with 9h 13m (sunrise 08:25, sunset 17:38).
How high does the sun get in Istanbul?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 72.4° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 25.6° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Istanbul?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 90°). At the June solstice, it rises in the east-northeast (azimuth 57°) and sets in the west-northwest (303°); at the December solstice, it rises in the east-southeast (121°) and sets in the west-southwest (239°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Istanbul time zone, which does not observe daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.