Today in Diyarbakir, Turkey, the sun rises at 5:04 AM and sets at 7:45 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 41m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Diyarbakir is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Diyarbakir
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Diyarbakir runs from N/A to 5:43 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:06 PM and lasts until 7:45 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Diyarbakir sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Diyarbakir falls exactly at 12:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 53.38 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Diyarbakir in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Diyarbakir?
At Diyarbakir's latitude of 37.9162222°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 436.62° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Diyarbakir are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.9162222, 40.2363542. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Diyarbakir (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Diyarbakir versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 41m |
| 2025 | 5:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 40m |
| 2021 | 5:04 AM | 7:45 PM | 14h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Diyarbakir today?
In Diyarbakir, the sun rises at exactly 5:04 AM and sets at 7:45 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 41m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Diyarbakir today?
Today, morning golden hour in Diyarbakir runs from N/A to 5:43 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:06 PM and lasts until 7:42 PM.
Why does sunrise in Diyarbakir shift every day?
At Diyarbakir's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 436.62° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Diyarbakir at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:25 PM when the sun reaches 53.38. This produces very high UV, typical of Diyarbakir in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Diyarbakir changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 5:04 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:04 AM.