Douro Valley: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Douro Valley, Portugal, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:34 and sets at 19:03. The day length is 11h 29m. Solar noon is reached at 13:18.
Douro Valley: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Douro Valley at 13:18 – 1 h 18 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 14 at 05:57, the latest on January 4 at 07:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 8 at 17:02 and latest on June 27 at 21:08.
The longest day of the year has 5 h 56 min more daylight than the shortest.
Douro Valley 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 | 17:27 | 9 h 33 min | west-southwest 242° | 87 h |
| Feb | 07:25 | 18:05 | 10 h 39 min | west-southwest 254° | 123 h |
| Mar | 06:43 | 18:37 | 11 h 55 min | west 268° | 171 h |
| Apr | 06:52 | 20:11 | 13 h 19 min | west-northwest 284° | 190 h |
| May | 06:13 | 20:42 | 14 h 30 min | west-northwest 296° | 224 h |
| Jun | 05:57 | 21:05 | 15 h 8 min | west-northwest 303° | 257 h |
| Jul | 06:11 | 21:02 | 14 h 51 min | west-northwest 300° | 292 h |
| Aug | 06:40 | 20:30 | 13 h 50 min | west-northwest 289° | 276 h |
| Sep | 07:11 | 19:40 | 12 h 29 min | west 274° | 213 h |
| Oct | 07:42 | 18:50 | 11 h 8 min | west 259° | 144 h |
| Nov | 07:18 | 17:12 | 9 h 53 min | west-southwest 246° | 87 h |
| Dec | 07:49 | 17:03 | 9 h 14 min | west-southwest 239° | 73 h |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (303°) in June, west-southwest (239°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 63° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: July with 292 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 73 – 2,137 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Orense, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Douro Valley
Morning: 07:17–08:10 · Evening: 18:26–19:20
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Douro Valley, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:17 to 08:10. The evening golden hour extends from 18:26 to 19:20. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Douro Valley
Morning: 07:06–07:17 · Evening: 19:20–19:30
The Blue Hour in Douro Valley offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:06 to 07:17, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:20 to 19:30, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Douro Valley
Douro Valley is located at a latitude of 41.16° and a longitude of -7.79°. The city is in the Europe/Lisbon timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Douro Valley vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Douro Valley
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Douro Valley. 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 Douro Valley, with up to 15h 9m 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 Douro Valley 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 Douro Valley brings the shortest days with only 9h 12m 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 Douro Valley
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Douro Valley (41.2° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 29m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Douro Valley
When does the sun rise in Douro Valley today?
Today the sun rises in Douro Valley at 07:34 and sets at 19:03.
How long is the day in Douro Valley today?
The day lasts 11h 29m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Douro Valley today?
In the morning from 07:17–08:10, in the evening from 18:26–19:20.
When is the longest day in Douro Valley?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 15h 9m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 9h 12m.
When does it get dark in Douro Valley today?
It is dark from 19:30, fully dark from 20:34.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Douro Valley. All times are in local time. How it is calculated