Today in Hatay, Turkey, the sun rises at 5:25 AM and sets at 7:57 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 32m 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, Hatay is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Hatay
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Hatay runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:19 PM and lasts until 7:57 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Hatay sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Hatay falls exactly at 12:41 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 56.98 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Hatay in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Hatay?
At Hatay's latitude of 36.3451332°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 435.13° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Hatay are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 36.3451332, 36.0748022. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Hatay (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 Hatay versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 32m |
| 2025 | 5:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 32m |
| 2021 | 5:25 AM | 7:57 PM | 14h 31m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Hatay today?
In Hatay, the sun rises at exactly 5:25 AM and sets at 7:57 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 32m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Hatay today?
Today, morning golden hour in Hatay runs from N/A to 6:03 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:19 PM and lasts until 7:54 PM.
Why does sunrise in Hatay shift every day?
At Hatay's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 435.13° (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 Hatay at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:41 PM when the sun reaches 56.98. This produces very high UV, typical of Hatay in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Hatay 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 5:25 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:25 AM.