Sunset Times in Alanya by Month
Sunset in Alanya is around 17:37 in early December and around 20:14 in early July. That is a gap of more than two and a half hours, so an outdoor photoshoot or wedding has to be planned from the date. The best light for portraits is golden hour, roughly the hour before sunset.
Sunset times in Alanya by month
Times are calculated for central Alanya and are approximate. Turkey uses one time zone all year (UTC+3) with no daylight saving change. From one year to the next, the times shift by a minute or two at most.
| Date | Sunset | Dark (end of civil twilight) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 17:46 | 18:15 |
| 15 January | 17:58 | 18:27 |
| 1 February | 18:16 | 18:44 |
| 15 February | 18:32 | 18:58 |
| 1 March | 18:46 | 19:12 |
| 15 March | 18:59 | 19:25 |
| 1 April | 19:13 | 19:39 |
| 15 April | 19:25 | 19:52 |
| 1 May | 19:39 | 20:06 |
| 15 May | 19:51 | 20:20 |
| 1 June | 20:04 | 20:34 |
| 15 June | 20:11 | 20:42 |
| 1 July | 20:14 | 20:45 |
| 15 July | 20:11 | 20:41 |
| 1 August | 19:59 | 20:28 |
| 15 August | 19:45 | 20:12 |
| 1 September | 19:22 | 19:48 |
| 15 September | 19:01 | 19:27 |
| 1 October | 18:37 | 19:03 |
| 15 October | 18:17 | 18:43 |
| 1 November | 17:57 | 18:23 |
| 15 November | 17:44 | 18:12 |
| 1 December | 17:37 | 18:06 |
| 15 December | 17:38 | 18:07 |
In Antalya city the sun sets about 5 minutes later. If your venue sits east of a hill or tall buildings, the sun can disappear before the time in the table. You only see that on site.
When is golden hour?
Golden hour is roughly the hour before sunset. As the sun drops, light softens, shadows lengthen and skin looks warm. In Alanya it falls around 19:15 to 20:15 in early July and 17:15 to 18:15 in mid-October.
The 25 to 30 minutes after sunset are useful too. The sky is still bright and the lights of the venue and seafront come on. It is a good window for drone shots that show both the sea and the lights.
Sample wedding day planned around sunset
Plan backwards: set the couple portraits by sunset first, then fit the ceremony and preparations around them. This sample is for an outdoor wedding on 1 July. The times are a suggestion, every wedding runs differently.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 14:00 | Getting ready and details |
| 16:30 | First look and family photos |
| 17:30 | Ceremony |
| 19:10 to 20:10 | Couple portraits in golden hour |
| 20:15 to 20:45 | After sunset: aerial shots of the venue |
| 21:00 | First dance and the evening |
In mid-October the same plan moves about two hours earlier. Golden hour starts around 17:15, so the ceremony should finish by about 15:30. From November to mid-February, sunset is before 18:30 and outdoor shooting moves into the afternoon.
Notes by season
- June to August. Midday sun is hard and hot. Schedule outdoor shots early in the morning or in golden hour.
- April to May and September to October. The easiest months for light; you can spend longer outdoors.
- November to March. Short days and early evenings. Keep an indoor backup in case of rain.
Where to be at sunset is covered in best photo spots in Alanya. How to plan the shoot itself is in photoshoot in Alanya.
FAQ
What time is sunset in Alanya?
It depends on the season. Earliest is around 17:37 in early December, latest around 20:14 in early July. Half-monthly times are in the table above.
When is the best time for photos in Alanya?
The last hour before sunset. For family shoots with children in summer, early morning also works well: cooler and quieter.
Does Turkey change the clocks in summer?
No. Turkey stays on UTC+3 all year.
Can you help plan our wedding day around sunset?
Yes. Once the venue is chosen, we can plan a visit together to see where the sun sets and where the preparations will be. More on the wedding page, and practical steps in wedding in Alanya for foreigners.
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