When is golden hour in Istanbul today?

Evening golden hour in Istanbul starts at 18:35 and ends at sunset, 19:11. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:45, until 07:21 local time (Europe/Istanbul).

How long does golden hour last in Istanbul?

Evening golden hour in Istanbul runs from 18:35 to 19:11, and morning golden hour from 06:45 to 07:21.

When is blue hour in Istanbul?

Morning blue hour in Istanbul begins at 05:45, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:39, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Istanbul today?

Sunrise in Istanbul is at 06:45 local time (Europe/Istanbul), rising toward 86° E.

What time is sunset in Istanbul today?

Sunset in Istanbul is at 19:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul), setting toward 274° W.

How long is the day in Istanbul?

Istanbul has 12h 26m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · Turkey

Golden hour in Istanbul, Turkey

41.0082° N
28.9784° E
Europe/Istanbul

Times shown in local time for Istanbul (Europe/Istanbul).

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:45	06:17
Golden hour (morning)	06:45	07:21
Golden hour (evening)	18:35	19:11
Blue hour (evening)	19:39	20:11

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Istanbul

Istanbul’s waterways split a dense skyline of domes, minarets, ferries and modern districts. Golden light often gains atmosphere over the Bosphorus and Golden Horn, making overlapping ridges read clearly.

01
Süleymaniye Mosque Terrace
Best for sunset
Layer the mosque precinct, Golden Horn and Galata skyline at different distances.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W
02
Galata Bridge
Best for both
Use ferry wakes and fishing rods as foreground lines beneath the historic skyline.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W
03
Çamlıca Hill
Best for both
Use a telephoto to compress Bosphorus bridges and the European-side skyline.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W

Seasonal light. Summer extends clear evening sessions over the water; winter lowers the sun and can produce softer, moodier layers through maritime haze.

Today’s solar record

−3 min/day

Sunrise: 06:45
Sunset: 19:11
Solar noon: 12:58
Day length: 12h 26m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:35

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 52°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 52° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:45Sunrise12:58Solar noon19:11Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:45	19:11	12h 26m
2026-09-17	06:46	19:10	12h 24m
2026-09-18	06:47	19:08	12h 21m
2026-09-19	06:48	19:06	12h 18m
2026-09-20	06:49	19:05	12h 16m
2026-09-21	06:50	19:03	12h 13m
2026-09-22	06:51	19:01	12h 10m

Annual light rhythm · Istanbul

9h 15m—15h 07m

Longest days in June (15h 07m), shortest in December (9h 15m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Istanbul today?: Evening golden hour in Istanbul starts at 18:35 and ends at sunset, 19:11. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:45, until 07:21 local time (Europe/Istanbul).
How long does golden hour last in Istanbul?: Evening golden hour in Istanbul runs from 18:35 to 19:11, and morning golden hour from 06:45 to 07:21.
When is blue hour in Istanbul?: Morning blue hour in Istanbul begins at 05:45, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:39, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Istanbul today?: Sunrise in Istanbul is at 06:45 local time (Europe/Istanbul), rising toward 86° E.
What time is sunset in Istanbul today?: Sunset in Istanbul is at 19:11 local time (Europe/Istanbul), setting toward 274° W.
How long is the day in Istanbul?: Istanbul has 12h 26m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Istanbul

Süleymaniye Mosque Terrace

Galata Bridge

Çamlıca Hill