Sunrise & sunset times in Van, Türkiye
On Monday 19 October 2026, the sun rises at 06:19 and sets at 17:23 in Van. All times are shown in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.
Today in Van
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Golden & blue hour▼
Golden hour in Van 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 Van when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Van (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Van’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:22 | 17:09 | 12:15 | 9h 46m |
| February | 06:57 | 17:44 | 12:20 | 10h 46m |
| March | 06:18 | 18:13 | 12:15 | 11h 55m |
| April | 05:30 | 18:42 | 12:06 | 13h 11m |
| May | 04:55 | 19:10 | 12:02 | 14h 15m |
| June | 04:41 | 19:32 | 12:06 | 14h 50m |
| July | 04:54 | 19:30 | 12:12 | 14h 35m |
| August | 05:20 | 19:00 | 12:10 | 13h 40m |
| September | 05:47 | 18:14 | 12:01 | 12h 27m |
| October | 06:15 | 17:28 | 11:52 | 11h 13m |
| November | 06:47 | 16:53 | 11:51 | 10h 05m |
| December | 07:16 | 16:46 | 12:01 | 9h 30m |
Solar year in Van (2026)
Day length in Van swings by 5h 23m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Van
Longest day in Van: 14h 41m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 9h 19m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 10h 49m.
Moon tonight in Van
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 Van today?▼
The sun rises at 06:19 Europe/Istanbul in Van, Türkiye today.
What time is sunset in Van today?▼
The sun sets at 17:23 Europe/Istanbul in Van today.
How long is the day in Van today?▼
Daylight in Van today lasts 11 hours and 3 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Van?▼
The morning golden hour in Van runs from 05:52 to 06:55, and the evening golden hour runs from 16:46 to 17:49.
What is the timezone of Van?▼
Van 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 Van?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Van is 21 June 2026, with 14h 51m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Van?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Van is 21 December 2026, with 9h 29m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Van?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Van swings by 5h 23m.
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