Sunrise and Sunset in Benidorm Today
In Benidorm, Spain, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:31 and sets at 17:56. The day length is 10h 25m. Solar noon is reached at 12:44.
Benidorm: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Benidorm at 12:44 – 44 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 06:35, the latest on October 24 at 08:18.
The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 17:39 and latest on June 28 at 21:28.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 23 min more daylight than the shortest.
Benidorm 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 | 08:16 | 18:03 | 9 h 47 min | west-southwest 243° | 204 h | 17/7 °C | 24 mm |
| Feb | 07:51 | 18:38 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 255° | 206 h | 18/7 °C | 17 mm |
| Mar | 07:11 | 19:07 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 250 h | 20/9 °C | 29 mm |
| Apr | 07:24 | 20:37 | 13 h 12 min | west-northwest 283° | 272 h | 22/12 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 06:49 | 21:05 | 14 h 16 min | west-northwest 295° | 313 h | 25/15 °C | 19 mm |
| Jun | 06:35 | 21:26 | 14 h 51 min | west-northwest 301° | 335 h | 28/19 °C | 8 mm |
| Jul | 06:48 | 21:24 | 14 h 36 min | west-northwest 299° | 358 h | 31/21 °C | 3 mm |
| Aug | 07:14 | 20:54 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 289° | 334 h | 31/22 °C | 13 mm |
| Sep | 07:41 | 20:08 | 12 h 27 min | west 274° | 274 h | 29/19 °C | 49 mm |
| Oct | 08:09 | 19:22 | 11 h 13 min | west 260° | 242 h | 25/15 °C | 33 mm |
| Nov | 07:42 | 17:47 | 10 h 5 min | west-southwest 247° | 197 h | 21/11 °C | 33 mm |
| Dec | 08:10 | 17:40 | 9 h 30 min | west-southwest 240° | 187 h | 18/8 °C | 25 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 358 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 187 – 3,172 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 31 °C by day, driest in July with 3 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Alicante, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Benidorm
Morning: 07:14–08:09 · Evening: 17:18–18:13
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Benidorm, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:14 to 08:09. The evening golden hour extends from 17:18 to 18:13. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Benidorm
Morning: 07:03–07:14 · Evening: 18:13–18:24
The Blue Hour in Benidorm offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:03 to 07:14, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:13 to 18:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Benidorm
Benidorm is located at a latitude of 38.54° and a longitude of -0.13°. The city is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Benidorm vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Benidorm
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Benidorm. 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 Benidorm, with up to 14h 52m 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 Benidorm 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 Benidorm brings the shortest days with only 9h 28m 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 Benidorm
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Benidorm (38.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 25m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Benidorm
When does the sun rise in Benidorm today?
Today the sun rises in Benidorm at 07:31 and sets at 17:56.
How long is the day in Benidorm today?
The day lasts 10h 25m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Benidorm today?
In the morning from 07:14–08:09, in the evening from 17:18–18:13.
When is the longest day in Benidorm?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 52m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 28m.
When does it get dark in Benidorm today?
It is dark from 18:24, fully dark from 19:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Benidorm. All times are in local time. How it is calculated