Sunrise and Sunset in Berlin Today
In Berlin, Germany, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 07:09 and sets at 16:29. The day length is 9h 20m. Solar noon is reached at 11:49.
Berlin: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Berlin at 11:49 – 11 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:42, the latest on December 30 at 08:17.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 15:51 and latest on June 24 at 21:33.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 11 min more daylight than the shortest.
Berlin 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 | 08:09 | 16:22 | 8 h 12 min | southwest 235° | 52 h | 4/-1 °C | 48 mm |
| Feb | 07:22 | 17:19 | 9 h 56 min | west-southwest 250° | 75 h | 5/-1 °C | 36 mm |
| Mar | 06:20 | 18:10 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 128 h | 9/1 °C | 41 mm |
| Apr | 06:08 | 20:05 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 288° | 195 h | 15/5 °C | 29 mm |
| May | 05:10 | 20:56 | 15 h 46 min | west-northwest 304° | 228 h | 20/9 °C | 52 mm |
| Jun | 04:42 | 21:31 | 16 h 48 min | northwest 312° | 232 h | 23/13 °C | 58 mm |
| Jul | 05:01 | 21:22 | 16 h 21 min | northwest 308° | 238 h | 25/15 °C | 72 mm |
| Aug | 05:48 | 20:31 | 14 h 43 min | west-northwest 294° | 223 h | 25/15 °C | 58 mm |
| Sep | 06:40 | 19:21 | 12 h 41 min | west 276° | 167 h | 20/11 °C | 47 mm |
| Oct | 07:31 | 18:11 | 10 h 40 min | west-southwest 257° | 116 h | 14/7 °C | 44 mm |
| Nov | 07:27 | 16:13 | 8 h 45 min | west-southwest 240° | 55 h | 8/3 °C | 42 mm |
| Dec | 08:10 | 15:52 | 7 h 41 min | southwest 231° | 42 h | 4/0 °C | 44 mm |
Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 81° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 238 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 42 – 1,751 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in July at 25 °C by day, driest in April with 29 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Berlin-Alexanderplatz, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Berlin
Morning: 06:47–08:02 · Evening: 15:37–16:51
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Berlin, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:47 to 08:02. The evening golden hour extends from 15:37 to 16:51. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Berlin
Morning: 06:33–06:47 · Evening: 16:51–17:05
The Blue Hour in Berlin offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:33 to 06:47, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:51 to 17:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Berlin
Berlin is located at a latitude of 52.52° and a longitude of 13.40°. The city is in the Europe/Berlin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Berlin vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Berlin
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Berlin. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Berlin, with up to 16h 50m 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 Berlin sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Berlin brings the shortest days with only 7h 39m 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 Berlin
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Berlin (52.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 20m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Berlin
When does the sun rise in Berlin today?
Today the sun rises in Berlin at 07:09 and sets at 16:29.
How long is the day in Berlin today?
The day lasts 9h 20m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Berlin today?
In the morning from 06:47–08:02, in the evening from 15:37–16:51.
When is the longest day in Berlin?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 50m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 39m.
When does it get dark in Berlin today?
It is dark from 17:05, fully dark from 18:26.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Berlin. All times are in local time. How it is calculated