Blue Grotto Malta: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Blue Grotto Malta, Malta, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:01 and sets at 18:37. The day length is 11h 36m. Solar noon is reached at 12:50.
Blue Grotto Malta: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Blue Grotto Malta at 12:50 – 50 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 05:45, the latest on October 24 at 07:16.
The sun sets earliest on December 5 at 16:48 and latest on June 28 at 20:22.
The longest day of the year has 4 h 52 min more daylight than the shortest.
Blue Grotto Malta 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 | 07:11 | 17:11 | 10 h 0 min | west-southwest 244° | 170 h | 16/10 °C | 79 mm |
| Feb | 06:49 | 17:43 | 10 h 54 min | west-southwest 255° | 188 h | 16/10 °C | 69 mm |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:09 | 11 h 56 min | west 268° | 225 h | 17/11 °C | 40 mm |
| Apr | 06:29 | 19:35 | 13 h 6 min | west-northwest 283° | 253 h | 20/13 °C | 19 mm |
| May | 05:56 | 20:00 | 14 h 4 min | west-northwest 294° | 307 h | 24/16 °C | 10 mm |
| Jun | 05:45 | 20:20 | 14 h 35 min | west-northwest 300° | 334 h | 29/20 °C | 6 mm |
| Jul | 05:57 | 20:18 | 14 h 21 min | west-northwest 297° | 369 h | 32/22 °C | 1 mm |
| Aug | 06:20 | 19:52 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 288° | 338 h | 32/23 °C | 10 mm |
| Sep | 06:44 | 19:09 | 12 h 25 min | west 274° | 253 h | 29/21 °C | 59 mm |
| Oct | 07:08 | 18:26 | 11 h 18 min | west 260° | 218 h | 25/18 °C | 78 mm |
| Nov | 06:38 | 16:54 | 10 h 17 min | west-southwest 247° | 181 h | 21/15 °C | 89 mm |
| Dec | 07:04 | 16:49 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 242° | 165 h | 17/12 °C | 85 mm |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (300°) in June, west-southwest (242°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 58° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 369 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 165 – 3,001 hours a year.
As a destination: warmest in August at 32 °C by day, driest in July with 1 mm of rain.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Luqa, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst). Climate: 1991–2020 normals (DWD CLIMAT, NASA POWER).
Golden Hour in Blue Grotto Malta
Morning: 06:46–07:36 · Evening: 18:03–18:53
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Blue Grotto Malta, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:46 to 07:36. The evening golden hour extends from 18:03 to 18:53. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Blue Grotto Malta
Morning: 06:36–06:46 · Evening: 18:53–19:03
The Blue Hour in Blue Grotto Malta offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:36 to 06:46, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:53 to 19:03, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Blue Grotto Malta
Blue Grotto Malta is located at a latitude of 35.82° and a longitude of 14.46°. The city is in the Europe/Malta timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Blue Grotto Malta vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Blue Grotto Malta
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Blue Grotto Malta. 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 Blue Grotto Malta, with up to 14h 35m 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 Blue Grotto Malta sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Blue Grotto Malta brings the shortest days with only 9h 44m 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 Blue Grotto Malta
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Blue Grotto Malta (35.8° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 36m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Blue Grotto Malta
When does the sun rise in Blue Grotto Malta today?
Today the sun rises in Blue Grotto Malta at 07:01 and sets at 18:37.
How long is the day in Blue Grotto Malta today?
The day lasts 11h 36m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Blue Grotto Malta today?
In the morning from 06:46–07:36, in the evening from 18:03–18:53.
When is the longest day in Blue Grotto Malta?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 35m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 44m.
When does it get dark in Blue Grotto Malta today?
It is dark from 19:03, fully dark from 20:02.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Blue Grotto Malta. All times are in local time. How it is calculated