โ๏ธ Solar Information
Sunrise06:15
Sunset20:20
Solar Noon13:18
Day Length14h 05m
Golden Hour19:40-20:20
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Astronomy data for Izmir (38.42ยฐ N, 27.13ยฐ E) on the Aegean coast.
Warm Aegean breeze, sunny skies, and crystal-clear waters.
Turkey uses TRT (UTC+3) year-round. Izmir, on the Aegean coast, follows this same timezone. No daylight saving since 2016. The western position of Izmir means its solar noon comes slightly later than eastern Turkish cities.
Izmir's Aegean coast beaches peak from June to September. รeลme and Alaรงatฤฑ beaches are best visited from 10 AM to 6 PM. Water temperatures reach 25ยฐC in August. Windsurfing in Alaรงatฤฑ is optimal in afternoon winds (2-5 PM). Beach clubs open 10 AM to sunset.
Izmir's west-facing Aegean coast offers spectacular sunsets. Summer (June-July): sunset at 8:20-8:30 PM. Spring/Fall: 6:30-7:30 PM. Winter: 5:00-5:30 PM. Best sunset spots: Kordon waterfront, รeลme, Foรงa. The golden hour light on the Aegean is famously photogenic.
Izmir's nightlife centers around Alsancak district. Bars open around 7 PM, clubs start filling at 11 PM and run until 4 AM. In summer, Alaรงatฤฑ and รeลme beach clubs host parties from sunset until late. The famous Izmir Bar Street (1382 Sokak) is busiest Thursday-Saturday nights.
Commercial businesses: 9 AM โ 6 PM. Banks: 9 AM โ 5 PM. Kemeraltฤฑ Bazaar: 9 AM โ 7 PM daily. Shopping centers: 10 AM โ 10 PM. Government offices: 8:30 AM โ 5:30 PM weekdays. The Izmir International Fair (ฤฐzmir Fuarฤฑ) runs annually in September.
The ancient city of Ephesus near Izmir is open 8:00 AM โ 6:30 PM (summer) and 8:00 AM โ 5:00 PM (winter). Visit early morning (8-10 AM) to avoid cruise ship crowds. The Terrace Houses open 8:30 AM โ 5:30 PM. Allow 3-4 hours for a thorough visit.
Izmir uses Turkey Time (TRT), UTC+3, the same timezone used throughout all of Turkey.
Yes, all Turkish cities share the same timezone TRT (UTC+3).
In summer, sunsets occur around 8:15-8:30 PM. The golden hour starts about 40 minutes before sunset.
June to September offers warm sea (22-25ยฐC), with July-August being peak season. May and October are pleasant alternatives with fewer crowds.
Izmir's area code is 232. Full international format: +90 232 XXX XXXX.
Izmir, ancient Smyrna, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the Mediterranean, with over 8,500 years of history.