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Sunrise and sunset in Sofia, Bulgaria
Monday, October 12
Golden hour: 7:37 AM–8:15 AM and 6:13 PM–6:51 PM
Times are local time in Sofia. Current time in Sofia →
Sunrise and sunset in Sofia through the year
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 7:24 AM | 7:10 PM | 11h 46m |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 11h 6m |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7:01 AM | 5:21 PM | 10h 20m |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 7:19 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 47m |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 7:38 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 18m |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:51 AM | 4:55 PM | 9h 4m |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:58 AM | 5:04 PM | 9h 6m |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:55 AM | 5:18 PM | 9h 23m |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:43 AM | 5:39 PM | 9h 57m |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 7:26 AM | 5:58 PM | 10h 32m |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 7:04 AM | 6:16 PM | 11h 11m |
| Mar 15, 2027 | 6:41 AM | 6:33 PM | 11h 52m |
| Apr 1, 2027 | 7:11 AM | 7:52 PM | 12h 41m |
| Apr 15, 2027 | 6:47 AM | 8:08 PM | 13h 21m |
| May 1, 2027 | 6:23 AM | 8:26 PM | 14h 4m |
| May 15, 2027 | 6:06 AM | 8:42 PM | 14h 36m |
| Jun 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 8:58 PM | 15h 5m |
| Jun 15, 2027 | 5:49 AM | 9:07 PM | 15h 18m |
| Jul 1, 2027 | 5:53 AM | 9:09 PM | 15h 16m |
| Jul 15, 2027 | 6:02 AM | 9:04 PM | 15h 2m |
| Aug 1, 2027 | 6:18 AM | 8:49 PM | 14h 31m |
| Aug 15, 2027 | 6:33 AM | 8:31 PM | 13h 58m |
| Sep 1, 2027 | 6:52 AM | 8:04 PM | 13h 12m |
| Sep 15, 2027 | 7:07 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 33m |
Calculated for 42.68°N, 23.32°E, including daylight saving time where Sofia uses it. Times can differ by a minute or two from other sources and with terrain.
Daylight in Sofia this year
- Longest day: June 21 (15h 19m)
- Shortest day: December 22 (9h 2m)
- Earliest sunrise: 5:49 AM on June 10
- Latest sunset: 9:10 PM on June 26
Questions
What time is sunrise in Sofia today?
On October 12, the sun rises at 7:37 AM and sets at 6:51 PM in Sofia, giving 11 hours 15 minutes of daylight. The times at the top of this page update every day.
When is the longest day of the year in Sofia?
The longest day in Sofia in 2026 is June 21, with 15 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
When is the shortest day of the year in Sofia?
The shortest day in Sofia in 2026 is December 22, with 9 hours 2 minutes of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise and latest sunset in Sofia?
The earliest sunrise in 2026 is 5:49 AM on June 10, and the latest sunset is 9:10 PM on June 26. They don't fall on the longest day because the Earth's orbit is slightly elliptical.
When is golden hour in Sofia?
Today, golden hour in Sofia is from sunrise (7:37 AM) to 8:15 AM in the morning, and from 6:13 PM to sunset (6:51 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.