Canary Islands: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Canary Islands, Spain, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:57 and sets at 19:41. The day length is 11h 43m. Solar noon is reached at 13:49.
Canary Islands: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Canary Islands at 13:49 – 1 h 49 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 March 28 at 06:56, the latest on October 24 at 08:07.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 18:05 and latest on July 1 at 21:02.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 34 min more daylight than the shortest.
Canary Islands 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 | 07:54 | 18:27 | 10 h 33 min | west-southwest 246° | 192 h |
| Feb | 07:39 | 18:52 | 11 h 13 min | west-southwest 256° | 195 h |
| Mar | 07:11 | 19:10 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° | 237 h |
| Apr | 07:36 | 20:27 | 12 h 50 min | west-northwest 282° | 241 h |
| May | 07:11 | 20:44 | 13 h 33 min | west-northwest 292° | 273 h |
| Jun | 07:04 | 20:59 | 13 h 55 min | west-northwest 297° | 277 h |
| Jul | 07:14 | 21:00 | 13 h 45 min | west-northwest 295° | 304 h |
| Aug | 07:31 | 20:40 | 13 h 9 min | west-northwest 286° | 308 h |
| Sep | 07:46 | 20:06 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° | 254 h |
| Oct | 08:02 | 19:32 | 11 h 30 min | west 261° | 221 h |
| Nov | 07:23 | 18:08 | 10 h 45 min | west-southwest 249° | 185 h |
| Dec | 07:45 | 18:08 | 10 h 22 min | west-southwest 244° | 188 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: August with 308 hours of sunshine, dullest: November with 185 – 2,875 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station L. Palmas/Gran Can., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Canary Islands
Morning: 07:43–08:28 · Evening: 19:09–19:55
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Canary Islands, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:43 to 08:28. The evening golden hour extends from 19:09 to 19:55. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Canary Islands
Morning: 07:34–07:43 · Evening: 19:55–20:04
The Blue Hour in Canary Islands offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:34 to 07:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:55 to 20:04, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Canary Islands
Canary Islands is located at a latitude of 28.12° and a longitude of -15.44°. The city is in the Atlantic/Canary timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Canary Islands vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Canary Islands
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Canary Islands. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m 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 Canary Islands, with up to 13h 56m 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 Canary Islands sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 8m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Canary Islands brings the shortest days with only 10h 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 Canary Islands
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Canary Islands (28.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 43m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Canary Islands
When does the sun rise in Canary Islands today?
Today the sun rises in Canary Islands at 07:57 and sets at 19:41.
How long is the day in Canary Islands today?
The day lasts 11h 43m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Canary Islands today?
In the morning from 07:43–08:28, in the evening from 19:09–19:55.
When is the longest day in Canary Islands?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 56m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 21m.
When does it get dark in Canary Islands today?
It is dark from 20:04, fully dark from 20:58.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Canary Islands. All times are in local time. How it is calculated