Sunrise and Sunset in Chios Today

In Chios, Greece, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:16 and sets at 18:49. The day length is 11h 33m. Solar noon is reached at 13:03.

Chios: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Chios at 13:03 – 1 h 3 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 13 at 05:51, the latest on October 24 at 07:33.

The sun sets earliest on December 7 at 16:54 and latest on June 28 at 20:43.

The longest day of the year has 5 h 21 min more daylight than the shortest.

Chios 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	07:31	17:18	9 h 48 min	west-southwest 243°	140 h
Feb	07:06	17:53	10 h 47 min	west-southwest 255°	146 h
Mar	06:26	18:22	11 h 55 min	west 268°	203 h
Apr	06:39	19:51	13 h 12 min	west-northwest 283°	234 h
May	06:04	20:19	14 h 15 min	west-northwest 295°	299 h
Jun	05:51	20:40	14 h 50 min	west-northwest 301°	345 h
Jul	06:03	20:38	14 h 35 min	west-northwest 299°	382 h
Aug	06:29	20:09	13 h 40 min	west-northwest 289°	361 h
Sep	06:56	19:23	12 h 27 min	west 274°	291 h
Oct	07:24	18:37	11 h 14 min	west 260°	236 h
Nov	06:56	17:02	10 h 6 min	west-southwest 247°	173 h
Dec	07:25	16:55	9 h 31 min	west-southwest 240°	129 h

Direction of sunset: west-northwest (301°) in June, west-southwest (240°) in December.

Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 61° along the horizon.

Sunniest month: July with 382 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 129 – 2,939 hours a year.

Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Izmir, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).

Golden Hour in Chios

Morning: 07:00–07:51 · Evening: 18:14–19:05

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Chios, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:00 to 07:51. The evening golden hour extends from 18:14 to 19:05. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Chios

Morning: 06:50–07:00 · Evening: 19:05–19:15

The Blue Hour in Chios offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 06:50 to 07:00, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:05 to 19:15, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Chios

Chios is located at a latitude of 38.37° and a longitude of 26.14°. The city is in the Europe/Athens timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Chios vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Chios

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Chios. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 8m 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 Chios, with up to 14h 51m 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 Chios 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 Chios brings the shortest days with only 9h 29m 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 Chios

On the same latitude as Chios

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Chios (38.4° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 33m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.

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Questions about the sun in Chios

When does the sun rise in Chios today?

Today the sun rises in Chios at 07:16 and sets at 18:49.

How long is the day in Chios today?

The day lasts 11h 33m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Chios today?

In the morning from 07:00–07:51, in the evening from 18:14–19:05.

When is the longest day in Chios?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 14h 51m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 29m.

When does it get dark in Chios today?

It is dark from 19:15, fully dark from 20:17.