Sunrise & sunset times in Ankara, Türkiye
On Monday 15 June 2026, the sun rises at 05:19 and sets at 20:18 in Ankara. All times are shown in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.
Today in Ankara
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Golden hour in Ankara today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Ankara when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Ankara (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Ankara’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:08 | 17:47 | 12:57 | 9h 39m |
| February | 07:41 | 18:24 | 13:02 | 10h 42m |
| March | 07:00 | 18:55 | 12:57 | 11h 54m |
| April | 06:11 | 19:26 | 12:48 | 13h 15m |
| May | 05:33 | 19:56 | 12:44 | 14h 22m |
| June | 05:19 | 20:18 | 12:49 | 14h 59m |
| July | 05:32 | 20:16 | 12:54 | 14h 43m |
| August | 06:00 | 19:45 | 12:53 | 13h 45m |
| September | 06:29 | 18:57 | 12:43 | 12h 28m |
| October | 06:58 | 18:09 | 12:34 | 11h 10m |
| November | 07:33 | 17:32 | 12:33 | 9h 59m |
| December | 08:02 | 17:24 | 12:43 | 9h 21m |
Solar year in Ankara (2026)
Day length in Ankara swings by 5h 40m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Ankara
Longest day in Ankara: 14h 50m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 10m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 14h 49m.
Moon tonight in Ankara
Next full moon on 29 June 2026, next new moon on 14 July 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Ankara today?▼
The sun rises at 05:19 Europe/Istanbul in Ankara, Türkiye today.
What time is sunset in Ankara today?▼
The sun sets at 20:18 Europe/Istanbul in Ankara today.
How long is the day in Ankara today?▼
Daylight in Ankara today lasts 14 hours and 59 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ankara?▼
The morning golden hour in Ankara runs from 04:46 to 06:00, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:38 to 20:51.
What is the timezone of Ankara?▼
Ankara uses the Europe/Istanbul timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Ankara?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Ankara is 21 June 2026, with 15h 00m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Ankara?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Ankara is 21 December 2026, with 9h 20m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Ankara?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Ankara swings by 5h 40m.