Charles Bridge Prague: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Charles Bridge Prague, Czechia, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:11 and sets at 18:28. The day length is 11h 17m. Solar noon is reached at 12:50.
Charles Bridge Prague: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Charles Bridge Prague 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 16 at 04:52, the latest on December 31 at 08:01.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 15:59 and latest on June 25 at 21:16.
The longest day of the year has 8 h 20 min more daylight than the shortest.
Charles Bridge Prague 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 | 07:55 | 16:28 | 8 h 33 min | west-southwest 237° | 51 h |
| Feb | 07:13 | 17:20 | 10 h 7 min | west-southwest 251° | 83 h |
| Mar | 06:16 | 18:07 | 11 h 51 min | west 268° | 127 h |
| Apr | 06:09 | 19:56 | 13 h 47 min | west-northwest 287° | 191 h |
| May | 05:16 | 20:42 | 15 h 26 min | west-northwest 302° | 222 h |
| Jun | 04:52 | 21:13 | 16 h 22 min | northwest 309° | 230 h |
| Jul | 05:09 | 21:06 | 15 h 57 min | northwest 306° | 241 h |
| Aug | 05:51 | 20:21 | 14 h 29 min | west-northwest 293° | 230 h |
| Sep | 06:37 | 19:16 | 12 h 38 min | west 275° | 165 h |
| Oct | 07:24 | 18:11 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 257° | 108 h |
| Nov | 07:15 | 16:18 | 9 h 3 min | west-southwest 241° | 52 h |
| Dec | 07:54 | 16:00 | 8 h 6 min | southwest 233° | 44 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (309°) in June, southwest (233°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 76° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 241 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 44 – 1,744 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Praha-Libus, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Charles Bridge Prague
Morning: 06:51–07:55 · Evening: 17:44–18:47
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Charles Bridge Prague, the morning golden hour takes place today from 06:51 to 07:55. The evening golden hour extends from 17:44 to 18:47. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Charles Bridge Prague
Morning: 06:39–06:51 · Evening: 18:47–19:00
The Blue Hour in Charles Bridge Prague offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:39 to 06:51, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 18:47 to 19:00, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Charles Bridge Prague
Charles Bridge Prague is located at a latitude of 50.09° and a longitude of 14.41°. The city is in the Europe/Prague timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Charles Bridge Prague vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Charles Bridge Prague
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Charles Bridge Prague. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Charles Bridge Prague, with up to 16h 23m 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 Charles Bridge Prague 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 Charles Bridge Prague brings the shortest days with only 8h 4m 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.
Cities near Charles Bridge Prague
On the same latitude as Charles Bridge Prague
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Charles Bridge Prague (50.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 17m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Charles Bridge Prague
When does the sun rise in Charles Bridge Prague today?
Today the sun rises in Charles Bridge Prague at 07:11 and sets at 18:28.
How long is the day in Charles Bridge Prague today?
The day lasts 11h 17m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Charles Bridge Prague today?
In the morning from 06:51–07:55, in the evening from 17:44–18:47.
When is the longest day in Charles Bridge Prague?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 23m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 8h 4m.
When does it get dark in Charles Bridge Prague today?
It is dark from 19:00, fully dark from 20:15.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Charles Bridge Prague. All times are in local time. How it is calculated