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Sunrise and sunset in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 8:00 AM–8:47 AM and 6:08 PM–6:55 PM
Times are local time in Amsterdam. Current time in Amsterdam →
Sunrise and sunset in Amsterdam through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:42 AM | 7:20 PM | 11h 39m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:06 AM | 6:48 PM | 10h 42m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:36 AM | 5:13 PM | 9h 37m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:02 AM | 4:50 PM | 8h 48m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:28 AM | 4:32 PM | 8h 4m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:45 AM | 4:28 PM | 7h 43m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:51 AM | 4:38 PM | 7h 46m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:44 AM | 4:56 PM | 8h 12m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:23 AM | 5:26 PM | 9h 3m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 5:53 PM | 9h 54m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:29 AM | 6:19 PM | 10h 50m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:57 AM | 6:44 PM | 11h 47m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 8:13 PM | 12h 57m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:45 AM | 8:38 PM | 13h 53m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:11 AM | 9:05 PM | 14h 54m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:47 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 42m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:26 AM | 9:52 PM | 16h 27m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:19 AM | 10:05 PM | 16h 46m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:23 AM | 10:07 PM | 16h 44m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 9:57 PM | 16h 21m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:01 AM | 9:34 PM | 15h 34m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 9:08 PM | 14h 45m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 8:32 PM | 13h 40m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:15 AM | 7:59 PM | 12h 44m |
Calculated for 52.37°N, 4.90°E, including daylight saving time where Amsterdam uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Amsterdam this year
- Longest day: June 21 (16h 48m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (7h 41m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:18 AM on June 16
- Latest sunset: 10:07 PM on June 20
Questions
What time is sunrise in Amsterdam today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 8:00 AM and sets at 6:55 PM in Amsterdam, giving 10 hours 54 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Amsterdam?
The longest day in Amsterdam in 2026 is June 21, with 16 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Amsterdam?
The shortest day in Amsterdam in 2026 is December 22, with 7 hours 41 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Amsterdam?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:18 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset is 10:07 PM on June 20. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Amsterdam?
Today, golden hour in Amsterdam is from sunrise (8:00 AM) to 8:47 AM in the morning, and from 6:08 PM to sunset (6:55 PM) in the evening. That's when the sun is less than 6° above the horizon and the light is soft and warm — the favorite time for photos.
What is civil twilight?
Civil twilight is when the sun is less than 6° below the horizon. It's light enough to see outdoors without lights — the 'first light' before sunrise and 'last light' after sunset shown on this page.