Sunrise and Sunset in Izmir Today
In Izmir, Türkiye, the sun rises today on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 07:42 and sets at 18:06. The day length is 10h 24m. Solar noon is reached at 12:55.
Izmir: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Izmir at 12:55 – 55 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 13 at 05:46, the latest on January 5 at 08:28.
The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 17:50 and latest on June 28 at 20:39.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 22 min more daylight than the shortest.
Izmir 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 | 08:27 | 18:14 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 243° | 140 h | 13/6 °C | 128 mm |
| Feb | 08:02 | 18:49 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 255° | 146 h | 14/7 °C | 107 mm |
| Mar | 07:22 | 19:18 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 203 h | 17/9 °C | 78 mm |
| Apr | 06:35 | 19:47 | 13 h 12 min | west-northwest 283° | 234 h | 21/12 °C | 50 mm |
| May | 06:00 | 20:15 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 295° | 299 h | 27/16 °C | 33 mm |
| Jun | 05:46 | 20:36 | 14 h 50 min | west-northwest 301° | 345 h | 31/21 °C | 13 mm |
| Jul | 05:59 | 20:34 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 299° | 382 h | 34/24 °C | 1 mm |
| Aug | 06:25 | 20:05 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 289° | 361 h | 34/24 °C | 4 mm |
| Sep | 06:52 | 19:19 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 291 h | 30/20 °C | 21 mm |
| Oct | 07:20 | 18:33 | 11 h 13 min | west 260° | 236 h | 25/15 °C | 55 mm |
| Nov | 07:52 | 17:58 | 10 h 6 min | west-southwest 247° | 173 h | 19/11 °C | 96 mm |
| Dec | 08:21 | 17:51 | 9 h 30 min | west-southwest 240° | 129 h | 14/8 °C | 126 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 382 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 129 – 2,939 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 34 °C by day, driest in July with 1 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Izmir, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Izmir
Morning: 07:25–08:20 · Evening: 17:28–18:23
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Izmir, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:25 to 08:20. The evening golden hour extends from 17:28 to 18:23. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Izmir
Morning: 07:15–07:25 · Evening: 18:23–18:34
The Blue Hour in Izmir offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:15 to 07:25, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:23 to 18:34, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Izmir
Izmir is located at a latitude of 38.42° and a longitude of 27.14°. The city is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Izmir vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Izmir
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Izmir. 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 Izmir, with up to 14h 51m 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 Izmir 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 Izmir brings the shortest days with only 9h 29m 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 Izmir
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Izmir (38.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 24m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Izmir
When does the sun rise in Izmir today?
Today the sun rises in Izmir at 07:42 and sets at 18:06.
How long is the day in Izmir today?
The day lasts 10h 24m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Izmir today?
In the morning from 07:25–08:20, in the evening from 17:28–18:23.
When is the longest day in Izmir?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 29m.
When does it get dark in Izmir today?
It is dark from 18:34, fully dark from 19:36.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Izmir. All times are in local time. How it is calculated