Blue Mosque Istanbul: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Blue Mosque Istanbul, Türkiye, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:06 and sets at 18:36. The day length is 11h 30m. Solar noon is reached at 12:51.
Blue Mosque Istanbul: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Blue Mosque Istanbul at 12:51 – 51 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 05:31, the latest on January 4 at 08:29.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:35 and latest on June 27 at 20:40.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 54 min more daylight than the shortest.
Blue Mosque Istanbul 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 | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:26 | 18:00 | 9 h 33 min | west-southwest 242° | 81 h | 12/0 °C | 79 mm |
| Feb | 07:58 | 18:38 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 254° | 82 h | 12/1 °C | 67 mm |
| Mar | 07:16 | 19:10 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 122 h | 15/2 °C | 53 mm |
| Apr | 06:25 | 19:43 | 13 h 18 min | west-northwest 284° | 158 h | 18/6 °C | 42 mm |
| May | 05:46 | 20:15 | 14 h 29 min | west-northwest 296° | 210 h | 23/12 °C | 35 mm |
| Jun | 05:31 | 20:37 | 15 h 7 min | west-northwest 303° | 263 h | 29/16 °C | 36 mm |
| Jul | 05:44 | 20:35 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 300° | 301 h | 30/20 °C | 20 mm |
| Aug | 06:13 | 20:02 | 13 h 49 min | west-northwest 289° | 275 h | 30/21 °C | 22 mm |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:13 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 210 h | 28/16 °C | 54 mm |
| Oct | 07:15 | 18:23 | 11 h 9 min | west 259° | 145 h | 23/11 °C | 70 mm |
| Nov | 07:51 | 17:45 | 9 h 54 min | west-southwest 246° | 110 h | 18/7 °C | 63 mm |
| Dec | 08:21 | 17:36 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 239° | 73 h | 14/2 °C | 82 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 301 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 73 – 2,030 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 30 °C by day, driest in July with 20 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bursa, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Blue Mosque Istanbul
Morning: 06:49–07:43 · Evening: 17:59–18:53
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Blue Mosque Istanbul, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:49 to 07:43. The evening golden hour extends from 17:59 to 18:53. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Blue Mosque Istanbul
Morning: 06:39–06:49 · Evening: 18:53–19:03
The Blue Hour in Blue Mosque Istanbul offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:49, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:53 to 19:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Blue Mosque Istanbul
Blue Mosque Istanbul is located at a latitude of 41.01° and a longitude of 28.98°. The city is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Blue Mosque Istanbul vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Blue Mosque Istanbul
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Blue Mosque Istanbul. 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 Blue Mosque Istanbul, with up to 15h 8m 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 Blue Mosque Istanbul 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 Blue Mosque Istanbul brings the shortest days with only 9h 13m 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.
Cities near Blue Mosque Istanbul
On the same latitude as Blue Mosque Istanbul
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Blue Mosque Istanbul (41° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 30m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Blue Mosque Istanbul
When does the sun rise in Blue Mosque Istanbul today?
Today the sun rises in Blue Mosque Istanbul at 07:06 and sets at 18:36.
How long is the day in Blue Mosque Istanbul today?
The day lasts 11h 30m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Blue Mosque Istanbul today?
In the morning from 06:49–07:43, in the evening from 17:59–18:53.
When is the longest day in Blue Mosque Istanbul?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 8m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 13m.
When does it get dark in Blue Mosque Istanbul today?
It is dark from 19:03, fully dark from 20:07.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Blue Mosque Istanbul. All times are in local time. How it is calculated