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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

Sunrise
05:19
Az 58°
Sunset
20:18
Az 302°
Solar noon12:49
Day length14h 59m
+0m 23s vs. yesterday
Twilight
Civil dawn04:46
Nautical dawn04:05
Astronomical dawn03:16
Civil dusk20:51
Nautical dusk21:33
Astronomical dusk22:21
Golden & blue hour
Golden hour (morning)04:46 – 06:00
Golden hour (evening)19:38 – 20:51
Blue hour (morning)04:46 – 04:59
Blue hour (evening)20:38 – 20:51
39.9199° N32.8543° EEurope/Istanbul

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.

Morning golden hour
04:46 – 06:00
73 min window
Evening golden hour
19:38 – 20:51
73 min window

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.

Monthly sunrise, sunset, solar noon, and day length on the 15th of each month
MonthSunriseSunsetSolar noonDay length
January08:0817:4712:579h 39m
February07:4118:2413:0210h 42m
March07:0018:5512:5711h 54m
April06:1119:2612:4813h 15m
May05:3319:5612:4414h 22m
June05:1920:1812:4914h 59m
July05:3220:1612:5414h 43m
August06:0019:4512:5313h 45m
September06:2918:5712:4312h 28m
October06:5818:0912:3411h 10m
November07:3317:3212:339h 59m
December08:0217:2412:439h 21m

Solar year in Ankara (2026)

Longest day
21 June 2026
15h 00m of daylight
Shortest day
21 December 2026
9h 20m of daylight
Annual variation
5h 40m
between longest and shortest

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

0h6h12h18h24hToday 14h 49mJanMarMayJulSepNov

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

Phase
New
0% illuminated
Moonrise
05:01
Moonset
21:12

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.

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