Sunrise and Sunset in Bratislava Today
In Bratislava, Slovakia, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:42 and sets at 16:26. The day length is 9h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:35.
Bratislava: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Bratislava at 11:35 – 25 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 16 at 04:50, the latest on January 1 at 07:42.
The sun sets earliest on December 11 at 15:57 and latest on June 25 at 20:55.
The longest day of the year has 7 h 43 min more daylight than the shortest.
Bratislava 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 07:37 | 16:25 | 8 h 48 min | west-southwest 239° | 70 h |
| Feb | 06:58 | 17:13 | 10 h 15 min | west-southwest 252° | 105 h |
| Mar | 06:05 | 17:56 | 11 h 52 min | west 268° | 155 h |
| Apr | 06:02 | 19:41 | 13 h 40 min | west-northwest 286° | 217 h |
| May | 05:12 | 20:24 | 15 h 12 min | west-northwest 300° | 248 h |
| Jun | 04:50 | 20:53 | 16 h 3 min | northwest 308° | 261 h |
| Jul | 05:06 | 20:47 | 15 h 41 min | northwest 304° | 274 h |
| Aug | 05:45 | 20:05 | 14 h 20 min | west-northwest 292° | 266 h |
| Sep | 06:28 | 19:04 | 12 h 36 min | west 275° | 192 h |
| Oct | 07:10 | 18:03 | 10 h 52 min | west-southwest 258° | 130 h |
| Nov | 06:58 | 16:13 | 9 h 15 min | west-southwest 243° | 68 h |
| Dec | 07:35 | 15:58 | 8 h 23 min | southwest 235° | 57 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (308°) in June, southwest (235°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 73° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 274 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 57 – 2,043 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Vienna, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Bratislava
Morning: 06:22–07:28 · Evening: 15:40–16:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bratislava, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:22 to 07:28. The evening golden hour extends from 15:40 to 16:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Bratislava
Morning: 06:09–06:22 · Evening: 16:47–16:59
The Blue Hour in Bratislava offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:09 to 06:22, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 16:47 to 16:59, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Bratislava
Bratislava is located at a latitude of 48.15° and a longitude of 17.11°. The city is in the Europe/Bratislava timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Bratislava vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Bratislava
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bratislava. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 9m 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 Bratislava, with up to 16h 4m 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 Bratislava sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 12m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Bratislava brings the shortest days with only 8h 21m 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 Bratislava
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Bratislava (48.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 9h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Bratislava
When does the sun rise in Bratislava today?
Today the sun rises in Bratislava at 06:42 and sets at 16:26.
How long is the day in Bratislava today?
The day lasts 9h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bratislava today?
In the morning from 06:22–07:28, in the evening from 15:40–16:47.
When is the longest day in Bratislava?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 4m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 21m.
When does it get dark in Bratislava today?
It is dark from 16:59, fully dark from 18:13.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bratislava. All times are in local time. How it is calculated