Sunrise and Sunset in Barcelona Today
In Barcelona, Spain, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:27 and sets at 17:41. The day length is 10h 14m. Solar noon is reached at 12:34.
Barcelona: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Barcelona at 12:34 – 34 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 14 at 06:17, the latest on January 4 at 08:17.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:21 and latest on June 27 at 21:28.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 59 min more daylight than the shortest.
Barcelona through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine | Day/night | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:15 | 17:46 | 9 h 31 min | west-southwest 242° | 120 h | 14/6 °C | 43 mm |
| Feb | 07:46 | 18:24 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 254° | 147 h | 15/7 °C | 33 mm |
| Mar | 07:03 | 18:57 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 195 h | 17/9 °C | 42 mm |
| Apr | 07:11 | 20:31 | 13 h 20 min | west-northwest 284° | 211 h | 19/11 °C | 47 mm |
| May | 06:32 | 21:03 | 14 h 31 min | west-northwest 297° | 241 h | 22/15 °C | 42 mm |
| Jun | 06:17 | 21:26 | 15 h 9 min | west-northwest 303° | 250 h | 26/19 °C | 27 mm |
| Jul | 06:30 | 21:23 | 14 h 53 min | west-northwest 300° | 280 h | 29/22 °C | 27 mm |
| Aug | 07:00 | 20:50 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 289° | 258 h | 30/22 °C | 51 mm |
| Sep | 07:31 | 20:00 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 203 h | 27/19 °C | 86 mm |
| Oct | 08:02 | 19:10 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 163 h | 23/15 °C | 84 mm |
| Nov | 07:39 | 17:31 | 9 h 52 min | west-southwest 246° | 120 h | 18/10 °C | 48 mm |
| Dec | 08:10 | 17:22 | 9 h 12 min | west-southwest 239° | 105 h | 15/7 °C | 38 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 64° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 280 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 105 – 2,293 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 30 °C by day, driest in June with 27 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Barcelona Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Barcelona
Morning: 07:09–08:07 · Evening: 17:01–17:59
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Barcelona, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:09 to 08:07. The evening golden hour extends from 17:01 to 17:59. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Barcelona
Morning: 06:58–07:09 · Evening: 17:59–18:10
The Blue Hour in Barcelona offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:58 to 07:09, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:59 to 18:10, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Barcelona
Barcelona is located at a latitude of 41.39° and a longitude of 2.17°. The city is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Barcelona vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Barcelona
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Barcelona. 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 Barcelona, with up to 15h 10m 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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona brings the shortest days with only 9h 11m 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 Barcelona
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Barcelona (41.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 14m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Barcelona
When does the sun rise in Barcelona today?
Today the sun rises in Barcelona at 07:27 and sets at 17:41.
How long is the day in Barcelona today?
The day lasts 10h 14m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Barcelona today?
In the morning from 07:09–08:07, in the evening from 17:01–17:59.
When is the longest day in Barcelona?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 10m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 11m.
When does it get dark in Barcelona today?
It is dark from 18:10, fully dark from 19:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Barcelona. All times are in local time. How it is calculated