Sunrise & sunset times in Samsun, Türkiye
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 17:48 in Samsun. All times are shown in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.
Today in Samsun
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Golden hour in Samsun 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 Samsun when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Samsun (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Samsun’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:58 | 17:30 | 12:44 | 9h 31m |
| February | 07:29 | 18:08 | 12:48 | 10h 38m |
| March | 06:46 | 18:41 | 12:43 | 11h 54m |
| April | 05:55 | 19:14 | 12:34 | 13h 18m |
| May | 05:16 | 19:46 | 12:30 | 14h 29m |
| June | 05:00 | 20:09 | 12:35 | 15h 08m |
| July | 05:14 | 20:06 | 12:40 | 14h 51m |
| August | 05:43 | 19:33 | 12:39 | 13h 50m |
| September | 06:14 | 18:44 | 12:29 | 12h 29m |
| October | 06:46 | 17:54 | 12:20 | 11h 07m |
| November | 07:22 | 17:15 | 12:19 | 9h 52m |
| December | 07:53 | 17:06 | 12:29 | 9h 13m |
Solar year in Samsun (2026)
Day length in Samsun swings by 5h 58m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Samsun
Longest day in Samsun: 14h 59m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 1m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 41m.
Moon tonight in Samsun
Next full moon on 26 October 2026, next new moon on 9 November 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 Samsun today?▼
The sun rises at 06:50 Europe/Istanbul in Samsun, Türkiye today.
What time is sunset in Samsun today?▼
The sun sets at 17:48 Europe/Istanbul in Samsun today.
How long is the day in Samsun today?▼
Daylight in Samsun today lasts 10 hours and 57 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Samsun?▼
The morning golden hour in Samsun runs from 06:22 to 07:28, and the evening golden hour runs from 17:10 to 18:16.
What is the timezone of Samsun?▼
Samsun 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 Samsun?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Samsun is 21 June 2026, with 15h 10m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Samsun?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Samsun is 21 December 2026, with 9h 12m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Samsun?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Samsun swings by 5h 58m.
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