Winter Solstice in Istanbul
Turkey — December 21, 2026
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Istanbul
07:51:04
Europe/Istanbul
GMT / UTC
04:51:04
Etc/UTC
Mecca
07:51:04
UTC+3
About Winter Solstice
The shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, typically occurring around December 21-22.
Based on solar calculation. Actual date may vary by local authority or moon sighting.
Istanbul Quick Facts
- Country
- 🇹🇷 Turkey
- Timezone
- Europe/Istanbul
- Population
- 15,701,602
- Coordinates
- 41.0138, 28.9497
Sun Times Today in Istanbul
Sunrise
05:38
Solar Noon
13:08
Sunset
20:39
Golden Hour
19:58
Daylight
15h 1m
Local time
Prayer Times Today in Istanbul
| Prayer | Time (Local) |
|---|---|
| Fajr | 03:33 |
| Sunrise | 05:38 |
| Dhuhr | 13:08 |
| Asr | 17:09 |
| Maghrib | 20:39 |
| Isha | 22:35 |
Based on MWL calculation method. Local time.
Typical Weather
High
14.3°C
Low
8.8°C
Condition
Drizzle
Historical average for this date. Not a forecast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Winter Solstice in Istanbul?
- Winter Solstice in Istanbul falls on Monday, December 21, 2026.
- What timezone is Istanbul in?
- Istanbul is in the Europe/Istanbul timezone.