Sunrise and Sunset in Bucharest Today
In Bucharest, Romania, the sun rises today on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 06:57 and sets at 16:59. The day length is 10h 2m. Solar noon is reached at 11:59.
Bucharest: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Bucharest at 11:59 – almost exactly at 12:00.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 15 at 05:30, the latest on January 2 at 07:51.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 16:35 and latest on June 26 at 21:04.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 42 min more daylight than the shortest.
Bucharest 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 | 07:48 | 17:01 | 9 h 13 min | west-southwest 241° | 79 h |
| Feb | 07:15 | 17:44 | 10 h 29 min | west-southwest 253° | 107 h |
| Mar | 06:28 | 18:21 | 11 h 53 min | west 268° | 157 h |
| Apr | 06:32 | 19:59 | 13 h 28 min | west-northwest 285° | 195 h |
| May | 05:48 | 20:36 | 14 h 48 min | west-northwest 298° | 245 h |
| Jun | 05:30 | 21:01 | 15 h 31 min | northwest 305° | 259 h |
| Jul | 05:45 | 20:57 | 15 h 13 min | west-northwest 302° | 293 h |
| Aug | 06:18 | 20:21 | 14 h 3 min | west-northwest 291° | 283 h |
| Sep | 06:54 | 19:26 | 12 h 32 min | west 275° | 209 h |
| Oct | 07:30 | 18:31 | 11 h 1 min | west-southwest 259° | 150 h |
| Nov | 07:11 | 16:48 | 9 h 37 min | west-southwest 244° | 85 h |
| Dec | 07:44 | 16:36 | 8 h 52 min | west-southwest 237° | 64 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (305°) in June, west-southwest (237°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 67° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 293 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 64 – 2,126 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Bucharest, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Bucharest
Morning: 06:39–07:40 · Evening: 16:17–17:18
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Bucharest, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:39 to 07:40. The evening golden hour extends from 16:17 to 17:18. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Bucharest
Morning: 06:27–06:39 · Evening: 17:18–17:30
The Blue Hour in Bucharest offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:27 to 06:39, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:18 to 17:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Bucharest
Bucharest is located at a latitude of 44.43° and a longitude of 26.10°. The city is in the Europe/Bucharest timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Bucharest vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Bucharest
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Bucharest. 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 Bucharest, with up to 15h 33m 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 Bucharest sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Bucharest brings the shortest days with only 8h 50m 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 Bucharest
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Bucharest (44.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 10h 2m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Bucharest
When does the sun rise in Bucharest today?
Today the sun rises in Bucharest at 06:57 and sets at 16:59.
How long is the day in Bucharest today?
The day lasts 10h 2m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Bucharest today?
In the morning from 06:39–07:40, in the evening from 16:17–17:18.
When is the longest day in Bucharest?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 33m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 50m.
When does it get dark in Bucharest today?
It is dark from 17:30, fully dark from 18:38.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Bucharest. All times are in local time. How it is calculated