Acropolis Athens: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Acropolis Athens, Greece, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:25 and sets at 18:59. The day length is 11h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 13:12.

Acropolis Athens: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Acropolis Athens at 13:12 – 1 h 12 min after 12:00 on the clock.

The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 13 at 06:02, the latest on October 24 at 07:42.

The sun sets earliest on December 6 at 17:05 and latest on June 28 at 20:51.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 16 min more daylight than the shortest.

Acropolis Athens through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirectionDay/nightRain
Jan07:3917:299 h 50 minwest-southwest 244°13/7 °C66 mm
Feb07:1518:0310 h 48 minwest-southwest 255°14/7 °C58 mm
Mar06:3618:3211 h 56 minwest 268°17/9 °C53 mm
Apr06:5020:0013 h 11 minwest-northwest 283°21/12 °C30 mm
May06:1420:2814 h 13 minwest-northwest 295°27/17 °C21 mm
Jun06:0220:4914 h 47 minwest-northwest 301°32/21 °C20 mm
Jul06:1420:4714 h 33 minwest-northwest 298°34/24 °C11 mm
Aug06:4020:1813 h 38 minwest-northwest 288°34/24 °C8 mm
Sep07:0619:3312 h 27 minwest 274°30/20 °C29 mm
Oct07:3318:4711 h 14 minwest 260°24/16 °C49 mm
Nov07:0517:1310 h 8 minwest-southwest 247°19/12 °C69 mm
Dec07:3317:069 h 33 minwest-southwest 241°15/9 °C86 mm

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (241°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 60° along the horizon.

As a destination: warmest in July at 34 °C by day, driest in August with 8 mm of rain.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).

Golden Hour in Acropolis Athens

Morning: 07:09–08:01 · Evening: 18:24–19:15

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Acropolis Athens, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:09 to 08:01. The evening golden hour extends from 18:24 to 19:15. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Acropolis Athens

Morning: 06:59–07:09 · Evening: 19:15–19:25

The Blue Hour in Acropolis Athens offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:59 to 07:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:15 to 19:25, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Acropolis Athens

Acropolis Athens is located at a latitude of 37.97° and a longitude of 23.73°. The city is in the Europe/Athens timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Acropolis Athens vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Acropolis Athens

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Acropolis Athens. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.

Summer brings the longest days to Acropolis Athens, with up to 14h 48m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.

Autumn in Acropolis Athens sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.

Winter in Acropolis Athens brings the shortest days with only 9h 32m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.

On the same latitude as Acropolis Athens

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Acropolis Athens (38° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Acropolis Athens

When does the sun rise in Acropolis Athens today?

Today the sun rises in Acropolis Athens at 07:25 and sets at 18:59.

How long is the day in Acropolis Athens today?

The day lasts 11h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Acropolis Athens today?

In the morning from 07:09–08:01, in the evening from 18:24–19:15.

When is the longest day in Acropolis Athens?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 48m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 32m.

When does it get dark in Acropolis Athens today?

It is dark from 19:25, fully dark from 20:26.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Acropolis Athens. All times are in local time. How it is calculated