Sunrise and Sunset in Ankara Today
In Ankara, Türkiye, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 07:28 and sets at 17:35. The day length is 10h 7m. Solar noon is reached at 12:32.
Ankara: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Ankara at 12:32 – 32 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 14 at 05:19, the latest on January 4 at 08:10.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:23 and latest on June 27 at 20:21.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 40 min more daylight than the shortest.
Ankara through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:08 | 17:47 | 9 h 39 min | west-southwest 243° | 70 h |
| Feb | 07:41 | 18:24 | 10 h 43 min | west-southwest 254° | 101 h |
| Mar | 07:00 | 18:55 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 147 h |
| Apr | 06:11 | 19:26 | 13 h 16 min | west-northwest 284° | 188 h |
| May | 05:33 | 19:56 | 14 h 23 min | west-northwest 296° | 239 h |
| Jun | 05:19 | 20:18 | 15 h 0 min | west-northwest 302° | 280 h |
| Jul | 05:32 | 20:16 | 14 h 44 min | west-northwest 299° | 328 h |
| Aug | 06:00 | 19:45 | 13 h 45 min | west-northwest 289° | 309 h |
| Sep | 06:29 | 18:57 | 12 h 28 min | west 274° | 262 h |
| Oct | 06:58 | 18:09 | 11 h 11 min | west 259° | 191 h |
| Nov | 07:33 | 17:32 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 246° | 125 h |
| Dec | 08:02 | 17:24 | 9 h 21 min | west-southwest 240° | 72 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (302°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 62° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 328 hours of sunshine, dullest: January with 70 – 2,312 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Ankara, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Ankara
Morning: 07:10–08:08 · Evening: 16:56–17:53
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Ankara, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:10 to 08:08. The evening golden hour extends from 16:56 to 17:53. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Ankara
Morning: 06:59–07:10 · Evening: 17:53–18:04
The Blue Hour in Ankara offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:10, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:53 to 18:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Ankara
Ankara is located at a latitude of 39.93° and a longitude of 32.86°. The city is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Ankara vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Ankara
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Ankara. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Ankara, with up to 15h 1m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Ankara sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Ankara brings the shortest days with only 9h 20m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
On the same latitude as Ankara
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Ankara (39.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 7m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Ankara
When does the sun rise in Ankara today?
Today the sun rises in Ankara at 07:29 and sets at 17:35.
How long is the day in Ankara today?
The day lasts 10h 5m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Ankara today?
In the morning from 07:12–08:09, in the evening from 16:55–17:52.
When is the longest day in Ankara?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 1m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 20m.
When does it get dark in Ankara today?
It is dark from 18:03, fully dark from 19:08.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Ankara. All times are in local time. How it is calculated