Maiden’s Tower sunset time today
Today, Friday 2 October 2026, the sun sets at 18:45, at the mouth of the Golden Horn, towards Galata Bridge, seen from the Salacak waterfront facing the Maiden’s Tower. Golden hour starts at 18:08; it is dark by 19:12.
Time until tomorrow’s sunset
Sunset: 18:43 · golden hour from 18:06
The sun sets at the mouth of the Golden Horn, towards Galata Bridge.
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset | Dark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 October Friday | 18:08 | 18:45 | 19:12 |
| 3 October Saturday | 18:06 | 18:43 | 19:10 |
| 4 October Sunday | 18:05 | 18:41 | 19:09 |
| 5 October Monday | 18:03 | 18:40 | 19:07 |
| 6 October Tuesday | 18:01 | 18:38 | 19:05 |
| 7 October Wednesday | 18:00 | 18:36 | 19:04 |
| 8 October Thursday | 17:58 | 18:35 | 19:02 |
Where does the sun set? A year from Salacak
From the tables at Filizler Üsküdar the sunset point travels along the old city skyline through the year: in December it sets just right of the Maiden’s Tower, behind Topkapı Palace; in November over Sarayburnu; in mid-October behind Süleymaniye; in early April towards Galata Tower; in June behind the hills of Beyoğlu. Directions measured from the waterfront (north = 0°):
- Maiden’s Tower: 234.4°
- Hagia Sophia (right behind the tower): 235.3°
- Topkapı Palace: 241.0°
- Sarayburnu: 245.3°
- Beyazıt Tower: 250.7°
- New Mosque: 258.0°
- Süleymaniye Mosque: 259.0°
- Galata Bridge: 264.5°
- Galata Tower: 277.2°
- Pera Palace: 288.7°
- Cihangir Mosque: 297.0°
Today the sun sets at 265.8° — 31.4° to the right of the tower (234.4°).
Sunset times through 2026
| Month | 1st | 15th | Where (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17:46 | 18:00 | just to the right of the Maiden’s Tower, behind Topkapı Palace |
| February | 18:21 | 18:38 | over the old city hills, towards Beyazıt Tower |
| March | 18:55 | 19:10 | at the mouth of the Golden Horn, towards Galata Bridge |
| April | 19:29 | 19:44 | towards Galata Tower |
| May | 20:01 | 20:15 | behind the hills of Beyoğlu (Pera, Cihangir) |
| June | 20:30 | 20:38 | behind the hills of Beyoğlu (Pera, Cihangir) |
| July | 20:40 | 20:35 | behind the hills of Beyoğlu (Pera, Cihangir) |
| August | 20:20 | 20:03 | behind the hills of Beyoğlu (Pera, Cihangir) |
| September | 19:37 | 19:13 | towards Galata Tower |
| October | 18:46 | 18:24 | behind the New Mosque and Süleymaniye |
| November | 18:00 | 17:45 | over Sarayburnu (Seraglio Point) |
| December | 17:36 | 17:36 | just to the right of the Maiden’s Tower, behind Topkapı Palace |
Astronomical sunset (sun’s centre 0.833° below the horizon, Istanbul time). The old city hills and clouds can hide the sun a few minutes earlier.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunset at the Maiden’s Tower today?
Today (2 October 2026) the sun sets at 18:45; golden hour starts at 18:08 and it is dark by 19:12. Times are Istanbul time (UTC+3).
Does the sun set right behind the Maiden’s Tower?
Not from the Salacak waterfront in front of Filizler Üsküdar. The tower lies at 234° from there; the sunset point never goes further south than about 238.7° (late December). So in December and January the sun sets just to the right of the tower, behind Topkapı Palace; Hagia Sophia sits almost exactly behind the tower.
When is the best time to watch?
Arrive for golden hour, about 35–45 minutes before sunset. The old city skyline turns gold, then the tower lights come on after dark.
Where can I watch the sunset with the Maiden’s Tower view?
On the Salacak waterfront in Üsküdar — Filizler Üsküdar’s tables face the tower (~280 m). Open daily 08:00–22:30; halal, no alcohol. Reservations for groups of 10+: +90 216 342 00 00.
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