Attraction in Istanbul

Hagia Sophia Map

Interactive map of Hagia Sophia with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌦️ 61°F now🕔 12:21 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August

Summary

Hagia Sophia is a tourist attraction in Istanbul. Hagia Sophia is a landmark known for a Byzantine basilica turned mosque.

Right now it is 61°F (16°C) in Hagia Sophia with light rain. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 53°F to 62°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Hagia Sophia is June, July and August. The climate is Mediterranean. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

The closest major airport is Istanbul Airport (IST), about 22 mi away. Nearby highlights include Blue Mosque.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 62°F is 7.4°F below the 69°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Hagia Sophia today at 8.8/10. Gusts to 35 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Hagia Sophia

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Coordinates: 41°0′31″N 28°58′48.7″E (41.0086, 28.9802)

Quick facts about Hagia Sophia

TypeAttraction
CityIstanbul
CountryTurkey
ContinentEurope
Coordinates41°0′31″N 28°58′48.7″E (41.0086, 28.9802)
Known fora Byzantine basilica turned mosque
Local time12:21 AM (UTC+03:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimateMediterranean

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Getting to Hagia Sophia

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Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Hagia Sophia

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Istanbul AirportIST22 miIstanbul

Things to do in Hagia Sophia

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Hagia Sophia.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hagia Sophia?

Hagia Sophia is a tourist attraction in Istanbul. Its coordinates are 41.0086, 28.9802. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Hagia Sophia right now?

It is currently 61°F (16°C) with light rain. Humidity is 88% and wind is 13 mph.

When is the best time to visit Hagia Sophia?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Hagia Sophia, which has a Mediterranean climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Hagia Sophia in?

Hagia Sophia observes Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00). The local time is 12:21 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Hagia Sophia?

The closest airports are Istanbul Airport (IST), 22 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Hagia Sophia?

Popular options include Blue Mosque.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 29, 2026 at 12:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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