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Sunrise and sunset in Riga, Latvia
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:50 AM–8:43 AM and 5:39 PM–6:32 PM
Times are local time in Riga. Current time in Riga →
Sunrise and sunset in Riga through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:27 AM | 7:01 PM | 11h 34m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:56 AM | 6:24 PM | 10h 27m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:34 AM | 4:42 PM | 9h 8m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 8:05 AM | 4:13 PM | 8h 9m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 8:37 AM | 3:50 PM | 7h 14m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 8:56 AM | 3:43 PM | 6h 47m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 9:02 AM | 3:53 PM | 6h 51m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 8:52 AM | 4:15 PM | 7h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 8:25 AM | 4:51 PM | 8h 27m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:54 AM | 5:23 PM | 9h 29m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:19 AM | 5:55 PM | 10h 36m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:42 AM | 6:25 PM | 11h 44m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 6:55 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 6m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:31 PM | 14h 13m |
| May 1, 2027 | 5:38 AM | 9:05 PM | 15h 28m |
| May 15, 2027 | 5:07 AM | 9:34 PM | 16h 27m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 4:40 AM | 10:04 PM | 17h 24m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 4:30 AM | 10:20 PM | 17h 49m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 4:35 AM | 10:21 PM | 17h 46m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 4:52 AM | 10:08 PM | 17h 17m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 5:22 AM | 9:39 PM | 16h 17m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 5:51 AM | 9:08 PM | 15h 17m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:26 AM | 8:24 PM | 13h 58m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 6:54 AM | 7:46 PM | 12h 52m |
Calculated for 56.95°N, 24.10°E, including daylight saving time where Riga uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Riga this year
- Longest day: June 21 (17h 52m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (6h 43m)
- Earliest sunrise: 4:30 AM on June 14
- Latest sunset: 10:23 PM on June 22
Questions
What time is sunrise in Riga today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:50 AM and sets at 6:32 PM in Riga, giving 10 hours 42 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Riga?
The longest day in Riga in 2026 is June 21, with 17 hours 52 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Riga?
The shortest day in Riga in 2026 is December 22, with 6 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Riga?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 4:30 AM on June 14, and the latest sunset is 10:23 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 Riga?
Today, golden hour in Riga is from sunrise (7:50 AM) to 8:43 AM in the morning, and from 5:39 PM to sunset (6:32 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.