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Sunrise and sunset in Barcelona, Spain
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 8:00 AM–8:37 AM and 6:40 PM–7:17 PM
Times are local time in Barcelona. Current time in Barcelona →
Sunrise and sunset in Barcelona through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:48 AM | 7:35 PM | 11h 47m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8:03 AM | 7:12 PM | 11h 9m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:23 AM | 5:48 PM | 10h 25m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 53m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:59 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 25m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:11 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 12m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 8:18 AM | 5:33 PM | 9h 14m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:16 AM | 5:46 PM | 9h 30m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:04 AM | 6:07 PM | 10h 3m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:48 AM | 6:25 PM | 10h 37m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:28 AM | 6:42 PM | 11h 14m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:58 PM | 11h 53m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 8:16 PM | 12h 40m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 7:13 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 18m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:50 AM | 8:48 PM | 13h 58m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:34 AM | 9:03 PM | 14h 29m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 9:19 PM | 14h 57m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 9:27 PM | 15h 9m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 6:22 AM | 9:29 PM | 15h 7m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:31 AM | 9:25 PM | 14h 54m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:46 AM | 9:10 PM | 14h 24m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 7:01 AM | 8:53 PM | 13h 52m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 7:18 AM | 8:27 PM | 13h 9m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:32 AM | 8:03 PM | 12h 31m |
Calculated for 41.39°N, 2.16°E, including daylight saving time where Barcelona uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Barcelona this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 10m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 11m)
- Earliest sunrise: 6:18 AM on June 11
- Latest sunset: 9:30 PM on June 25
Questions
What time is sunrise in Barcelona today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 8:00 AM and sets at 7:17 PM in Barcelona, giving 11 hours 17 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Barcelona?
The longest day in Barcelona in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Barcelona?
The shortest day in Barcelona in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 11 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Barcelona?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 6:18 AM on June 11, and the latest sunset is 9:30 PM on June 25. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Barcelona?
Today, golden hour in Barcelona is from sunrise (8:00 AM) to 8:37 AM in the morning, and from 6:40 PM to sunset (7:17 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.