Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Istanbul
On 24 July 2026, Istanbul has sunrise at 05:52 and sunset at 20:28, 14h 36m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 19:48–20:47.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Istanbul
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Istanbul sits at 41.0° N, in the temperate band. That means daylight swings from about 15h 8m at the June solstice down to 9h 13m around Christmas, a clear seasonal shift. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Istanbul today?
Evening golden hour is 19:48–20:47; morning is 05:33–06:32.
How many hours of daylight does Istanbul get?
14h 36m on 24 July 2026.