Today in Konya, Turkey, the sun rises at 5:35 AM and sets at 8:16 PM, giving the city exactly 14h 40m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Konya is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Konya
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Konya runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:37 PM and lasts until 8:16 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Konya sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Konya falls exactly at 12:55 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 59.23 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Konya in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Konya?
At Konya's latitude of 37.872734°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 429.23° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Konya are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 37.872734, 32.4924376. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Konya (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 Konya versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:35 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 40m |
| 2025 | 5:35 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 40m |
| 2021 | 5:35 AM | 8:16 PM | 14h 40m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Konya today?
In Konya, the sun rises at exactly 5:35 AM and sets at 8:16 PM today. This gives the city a total of 14h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Konya today?
Today, morning golden hour in Konya runs from N/A to 6:14 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:37 PM and lasts until 8:13 PM.
Why does sunrise in Konya shift every day?
At Konya's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 429.23° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Konya at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:55 PM when the sun reaches 59.23. This produces very high UV, typical of Konya in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Konya 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 5:35 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:35 AM.