Today in Samsun, Turkey, the sun rises at 5:11 AM and sets at 8:12 PM, giving the city exactly 15h 1m 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, Samsun is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Samsun
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Samsun runs from N/A to 5:52 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:31 PM and lasts until 8:12 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Samsun sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Samsun falls exactly at 12:42 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 55.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Samsun in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Samsun?
At Samsun's latitude of 41.2303557°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 428.08° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Samsun are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.2303557, 35.9683338. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Samsun (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 Samsun versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 15h 1m |
| 2025 | 5:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 15h 1m |
| 2021 | 5:11 AM | 8:12 PM | 15h 1m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Samsun today?
In Samsun, the sun rises at exactly 5:11 AM and sets at 8:12 PM today. This gives the city a total of 15h 1m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Samsun today?
Today, morning golden hour in Samsun runs from N/A to 5:52 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:31 PM and lasts until 8:09 PM.
Why does sunrise in Samsun shift every day?
At Samsun's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 428.08° (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 Samsun at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:42 PM when the sun reaches 55.51. This produces very high UV, typical of Samsun in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Samsun 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 5:11 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:11 AM.