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Sunrise and sunset in Bucharest, Romania
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:27 AM–8:06 AM and 5:59 PM–6:39 PM
Times are local time in Bucharest. Current time in Bucharest →
Sunrise and sunset in Bucharest through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:14 AM | 6:59 PM | 11h 45m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:31 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 3m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:53 AM | 5:07 PM | 10h 14m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:12 AM | 4:50 PM | 9h 38m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:32 AM | 4:39 PM | 9h 7m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:46 AM | 4:37 PM | 8h 52m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:53 AM | 4:47 PM | 8h 54m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:49 AM | 5:01 PM | 9h 12m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:36 AM | 5:24 PM | 9h 49m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:17 AM | 5:44 PM | 10h 26m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 6:03 PM | 11h 8m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:30 AM | 6:21 PM | 11h 51m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:58 AM | 7:42 PM | 12h 44m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 7:59 PM | 13h 26m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:08 AM | 8:19 PM | 14h 11m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:50 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 46m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:36 AM | 8:53 PM | 15h 18m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:31 AM | 9:02 PM | 15h 31m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:35 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 29m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 5:45 AM | 8:59 PM | 15h 14m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:03 AM | 8:43 PM | 14h 40m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:19 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 5m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:39 AM | 7:55 PM | 13h 17m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 7:29 PM | 12h 35m |
Calculated for 44.43°N, 26.10°E, including daylight saving time where Bucharest uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Bucharest this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 33m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (8h 50m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:31 AM on June 13
- Latest sunset: 9:05 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Bucharest today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:27 AM and sets at 6:39 PM in Bucharest, giving 11 hours 12 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Bucharest?
The longest day in Bucharest in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 33 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Bucharest?
The shortest day in Bucharest in 2026 is December 22, with 8 hours 50 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Bucharest?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:31 AM on June 13, and the latest sunset is 9:05 PM on June 22. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Bucharest?
Today, golden hour in Bucharest is from sunrise (7:27 AM) to 8:06 AM in the morning, and from 5:59 PM to sunset (6:39 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.