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Sunrise and sunset in Athens, Greece
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:31 AM–8:06 AM and 6:18 PM–6:54 PM
Times are local time in Athens. Current time in Athens →
Sunrise and sunset in Athens through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:21 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 49m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 6:49 PM | 11h 15m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:28 PM | 10h 37m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:06 AM | 5:15 PM | 10h 9m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 44m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:35 AM | 5:07 PM | 9h 33m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:42 AM | 5:16 PM | 9h 35m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:41 AM | 5:29 PM | 9h 48m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:31 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 17m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 6:04 PM | 10h 47m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:59 AM | 6:18 PM | 11h 20m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:38 AM | 6:32 PM | 11h 54m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:12 AM | 7:48 PM | 12h 36m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:51 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 9m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 8:16 PM | 13h 45m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:16 AM | 8:28 PM | 14h 12m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 37m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:50 PM | 14h 47m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:07 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 46m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:15 AM | 8:48 PM | 14h 34m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:28 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 8m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 40m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:57 PM | 13h 2m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:36 PM | 12h 29m |
Calculated for 37.97°N, 23.72°E, including daylight saving time where Athens uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Athens this year
- Longest day: June 21 (14h 48m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 32m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:03 AM on June 8
- Latest sunset: 8:52 PM on June 21
Questions
What time is sunrise in Athens today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:31 AM and sets at 6:54 PM in Athens, giving 11 hours 23 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Athens?
The longest day in Athens in 2026 is June 21, with 14 hours 48 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Athens?
The shortest day in Athens in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Athens?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:03 AM on June 8, and the latest sunset is 8:52 PM on June 21. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Athens?
Today, golden hour in Athens is from sunrise (7:31 AM) to 8:06 AM in the morning, and from 6:18 PM to sunset (6:54 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.