Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Turkey runs from 06:46 to 07:22 in the morning (36 min) and from 17:52 to 18:28 in the evening (36 min), in local time (based on Ankara). Blue hour follows, from 18:44 to 19:05.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:09 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:29 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:46 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:22 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:37 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:52 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:28 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:44 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 19:05 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:46 – 07:22 | 17:52 – 18:28 | 06:09 – 06:29 | 18:44 – 19:05 | 36 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:47 – 07:23 | 17:50 – 18:26 | 06:10 – 06:30 | 18:43 – 19:03 | 36 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:48 – 07:24 | 17:48 – 18:24 | 06:11 – 06:31 | 18:41 – 19:02 | 36 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:49 – 07:25 | 17:47 – 18:23 | 06:11 – 06:32 | 18:39 – 19:00 | 36 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:50 – 07:26 | 17:45 – 18:21 | 06:12 – 06:33 | 18:38 – 18:59 | 36 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:51 – 07:27 | 17:43 – 18:20 | 06:13 – 06:34 | 18:36 – 18:57 | 36 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:52 – 07:28 | 17:42 – 18:18 | 06:14 – 06:35 | 18:35 – 18:56 | 36 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Turkey through the year
At 39.93° N, 32.86° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (43 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (36 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 36 minutes, which is about 11.4° of elevation per hour; on the equator at an equinox that rate is close to 15° per hour. The farther the rate falls below 15°, the longer the soft light lasts.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden morning | Golden evening | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:08 | 41 min | 42 min | 17:47 |
| February | 07:41 | 38 min | 38 min | 18:24 |
| March | 07:00 | 36 min | 36 min | 18:55 |
| April | 06:11 | 36 min | 36 min | 19:26 |
| May | 05:33 | 39 min | 39 min | 19:56 |
| June | 05:19 | 41 min | 41 min | 20:18 |
| July | 05:32 | 40 min | 40 min | 20:16 |
| August | 06:00 | 37 min | 37 min | 19:45 |
| September | 06:29 | 36 min | 36 min | 18:57 |
| October | 06:58 | 37 min | 37 min | 18:09 |
| November | 07:33 | 40 min | 40 min | 17:32 |
| December | 08:02 | 43 min | 43 min | 17:24 |
Making the most of golden hour in Turkey today
- Evening: be in position by 17:27, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:52. Sunset is at 18:28, and blue hour keeps going until 19:05.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:46) and lasts until 07:22.
- Avoid solar noon (12:37), when the Sun is highest, shadows are short and contrast is harsh.
- Shoot with the Sun behind or beside the subject for a glow, and expose for the highlights. More tips are on the golden hour guide.
Time zone and coordinates
All times are calculated astronomically for Ankara (39.93° N, 32.86° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Istanbul, UTC+3). Golden hour is defined here as the period from sunrise until the Sun is 6° above the horizon and from 6° until sunset, and blue hour as the Sun between 4° and 8° below the horizon. Other cities in Turkey differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the clock time also depends on the zone. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Turkey
- Current time in Turkey
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 39.93° N, 32.86° E