Today in Trabzon, Turkey, the sun rises at 5:37 AM and sets at 7:13 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 35m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Trabzon is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Trabzon
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Trabzon runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:36 PM and lasts until 7:13 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Trabzon sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Trabzon falls exactly at 12:25 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 45.47 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces very high UV, typical of Trabzon in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Trabzon?
At Trabzon's latitude of 41.0054605°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 60.95° (ENE). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Trabzon are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 41.0054605, 39.7301463. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Trabzon (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 Trabzon versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:37 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 35m |
| 2025 | 5:38 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 35m |
| 2021 | 5:38 AM | 7:13 PM | 13h 35m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Trabzon today?
In Trabzon, the sun rises at exactly 5:37 AM and sets at 7:13 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 35m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Trabzon today?
Today, morning golden hour in Trabzon runs from N/A to 6:15 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:36 PM and lasts until 7:10 PM.
Why does sunrise in Trabzon shift every day?
At Trabzon's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 60.95° (ENE). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Trabzon at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:25 PM when the sun reaches 45.47. This produces very high UV, typical of Trabzon in Summer. SPF 30+ is advisable for anyone spending more than 20 minutes outside.
Has the sunrise time in Trabzon 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 5:38 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:38 AM.