Cathedral of Santiago: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Cathedral of Santiago, Spain, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 08:38 and sets at 20:05. The day length is 11h 27m. Solar noon is reached at 14:21.
Cathedral of Santiago: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Cathedral of Santiago at 14:21 – 2 h 21 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 15 at 06:54, the latest on January 3 at 09:05.
The sun sets earliest on December 9 at 17:59 and latest on June 26 at 22:17.
The longest day of the year has 6 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Cathedral of Santiago 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 | 09:02 | 18:25 | 9 h 23 min | west-southwest 242° | 90 h |
| Feb | 08:31 | 19:05 | 10 h 34 min | west-southwest 254° | 116 h |
| Mar | 07:46 | 19:40 | 11 h 54 min | west 268° | 154 h |
| Apr | 07:52 | 21:16 | 13 h 24 min | west-northwest 284° | 173 h |
| May | 07:11 | 21:50 | 14 h 39 min | west-northwest 297° | 200 h |
| Jun | 06:54 | 22:14 | 15 h 20 min | west-northwest 304° | 221 h |
| Jul | 07:08 | 22:10 | 15 h 2 min | west-northwest 301° | 245 h |
| Aug | 07:40 | 21:36 | 13 h 56 min | west-northwest 290° | 236 h |
| Sep | 08:13 | 20:44 | 12 h 31 min | west 275° | 191 h |
| Oct | 08:47 | 19:51 | 11 h 4 min | west 259° | 135 h |
| Nov | 08:26 | 18:10 | 9 h 45 min | west-southwest 245° | 94 h |
| Dec | 08:58 | 18:00 | 9 h 3 min | west-southwest 238° | 87 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (304°) in June, west-southwest (238°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 65° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 245 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 87 – 1,942 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Santiago de Compostela Airp., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Cathedral of Santiago
Morning: 08:20–09:16 · Evening: 19:27–20:22
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Cathedral of Santiago, the morning golden hour takes place today from 08:20 to 09:16. The evening golden hour extends from 19:27 to 20:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Cathedral of Santiago
Morning: 08:09–08:20 · Evening: 20:22–20:33
The Blue Hour in Cathedral of Santiago offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 08:09 to 08:20, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 20:22 to 20:33, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Cathedral of Santiago
Cathedral of Santiago is located at a latitude of 42.88° and a longitude of -8.54°. The city is in the Europe/Madrid timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Cathedral of Santiago vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Cathedral of Santiago
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Cathedral of Santiago. 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 Cathedral of Santiago, with up to 15h 21m 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 Cathedral of Santiago sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 10m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Cathedral of Santiago brings the shortest days with only 9h 1m 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 Cathedral of Santiago
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Cathedral of Santiago (42.9° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 27m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Cathedral of Santiago
When does the sun rise in Cathedral of Santiago today?
Today the sun rises in Cathedral of Santiago at 08:38 and sets at 20:05.
How long is the day in Cathedral of Santiago today?
The day lasts 11h 27m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Cathedral of Santiago today?
In the morning from 08:20–09:16, in the evening from 19:27–20:22.
When is the longest day in Cathedral of Santiago?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 21m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 1m.
When does it get dark in Cathedral of Santiago today?
It is dark from 20:33, fully dark from 21:39.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Cathedral of Santiago. All times are in local time. How it is calculated